®Planning appeal decision
241 Woodthorpe Road, ASHFORD, TW15 3NJ
the conversion of existing house to form 2 flats - one on the ground floor and one on the first floor and loft
- Authority
- Spelthorne Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Phillips B
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- whether the proposal provides adequate living conditions for future occupiers, with respect to the provision of internal and outdoor space
- highway safety with particular regard to off-street car parking provision
What decided it
The poor standard of living accommodation, particularly substandard bedroom sizes and lack of outdoor space for Unit 2, was given great weight and determined that the adverse impacts significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits.
The benefits of one additional housing unit and contribution to housing supply were given moderate weight, but were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the adverse impact of poor living conditions for future occupiers, resulting in the proposal not comprising sustainable development.
Framework references: 11, 111
Plan policies cited: Policy HO5, Policy EN1, Policy CC3
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.