43 Station Road, Frimley, Camberley, Surrey, GU16 7HE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

• The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including trees
• The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupants of 41, 43 and 47 Station Road, with particular reference to outlook, privacy and sun and daylight
• Whether the proposal would provide adequate living conditions for future occupants, with particular reference to outlook and amenity space
• The effect of the proposed development on highway safety, with particular reference to access and parking
• The effect of the proposed development on biodiversity
• Whether the appeal site is a suitable location for the proposal, having regard to policies relating to development in areas at risk of flooding
• Whether the proposal would make adequate provision for affordable housing

What decided it

The cumulative significant harms to character and appearance, living conditions of neighbours and future residents, highway safety, biodiversity, flood risk, and affordable housing provision substantially and demonstrably outweighed the moderate benefits of housing supply and efficient land use, such that the adverse impacts did not indicate determination otherwise than in accordance with the development plan.

The adverse impacts of significant harm to character and appearance, neighbouring living conditions, future resident amenity, highway safety, biodiversity, flood risk, and lack of affordable housing provision substantially and demonstrably outweighed the moderate benefits of housing supply, economic activity, and efficient land use, such that the proposal should be determined in accordance with the development plan despite the Council's inability to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply.