®Planning appeal decision
31 Stevens Lane, Claygate, ESHER, KT10 0TD
refurbishment of existing dwelling and construction of 3 new dwellings
- Authority
- Elmbridge Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Miles H
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including with regard to trees
- Whether the proposed development would make adequate provision for affordable housing
What decided it
The combined harm from the loss of a visually prominent Oak tree and the failure to secure adequate affordable housing provision significantly and demonstrably outweighed the modest benefits of three new dwellings.
The modest social and economic benefits of providing three new dwellings were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the harm to character and appearance through tree loss and the failure to address affordable housing needs contrary to the Framework
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy CS11, Policy CS17, Policy CS21, Policy DM2, Policy DM6
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.