74 Park Road, Ashford, TW15 1EU

a two storey side extension, hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer, and single storey rear extension

Authority: Spelthorne Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Couper C

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the area
the living conditions of adjacent occupiers with particular regard to overlooking

What decided it

The significant harm to character and appearance caused by the disproportionate scale and top-heavy dormer design, combined with the direct overlooking impact on neighbouring living conditions, outweighed the modest benefits of the scheme.

Plan policies cited: Policy EN1 of the Spelthorne Core Strategy and Policies Development Plan Document 2009, Design of Residential Extensions and New Residential Development Supplementary Planning Document 2011 paragraph 3.56, Design of Residential Extensions and New Residential Development Supplementary Planning Document 2011 paragraph 3.57

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