®Planning appeal decision
241 Woodthorpe Road, Ashford, TW15 3NJ
Planning appeal 3284714 at 241 Woodthorpe Road, Ashford, TW15 3NJ (Spelthorne Borough Council) was dismissed on 26 May 2022 by Inspector Phillips B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
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
- Postcode
- TW15 3NJ
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HO5Policy EN1Policy CC3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 111
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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