Planning appeal decision
7 Tower Grove, Weybridge, KT13 9LX
Planning appeal 3279172 at 7 Tower Grove, Weybridge, KT13 9LX (Elmbridge Borough Council) was allowed on 30 November 2021 by Inspector Miles H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with particular regard to light and whether there is an overbearing effect to 9 Tower Grove.
first-floor rear extension incorporating rear Juliet balconies, rear dormer windows, new side window and side roof lights
- Authority
- Elmbridge Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Miles H
- Postcode
- KT13 9LX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with particular regard to light and whether there is an overbearing effect to 9 Tower Grove
What decided it
The minimal extent of the breach of the 45-degree guidance, combined with the existing site relationship and orientation, meant the extension would not cause harmful effects on light or be unacceptably overbearing to the neighbouring property.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM2 of the Elmbridge Local Plan Development Management Plan April 2015
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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