Planning appeal decision
1 Summerfield Lane, Long Ditton, Surbiton, KT6 5DZ
Planning appeal 3280897 at 1 Summerfield Lane, Long Ditton, Surbiton, KT6 5DZ (Elmbridge Borough Council) was dismissed on 2 November 2021 by Inspector Ellis G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
installing a new black metal driveway double-gate to the entrance
- Authority
- Elmbridge Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Ellis G
- Postcode
- KT6 5DZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed gates would have a prominent and imposing urban appearance that is uncharacteristic of the semi-rural character of Summerfield Lane and would be out of keeping with the prevailing pattern of natural and open boundaries.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
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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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