®Planning appeal decision
13 Thetford Road, Ashford, TW15 3BW
the erection of 3 no. terraced dwellings following demolition of existing bungalow and garage as shown on amended drawings number PL- 01-09 received on 06 November 2020
- Authority
- Spelthorne Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Blackwell J
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The harm to character and appearance caused by the incongruous three-storey terraced form, inadequate side set-in distances, and parking-dominated frontage significantly and demonstrably outweighs the modest housing benefit, even accounting for the Council's lack of five-year housing land supply.
The adverse impacts of harm to character and appearance significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of a modest contribution to housing supply; the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply.
Framework references: 11, 130, 219
Plan policies cited: Policy EN1(a) of the Core Strategy and Policies Development Plan Document (2009)
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.