8 Manorcrofts Road, EGHAM, TW20 9LU

Erection of two storey side and rear extensions with accommodation in the roof and erection of part single storey part two storey rear extension and change of use of existing HMO into seven flats

Authority: Runnymede Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Sedgwick P

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal upon the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers on Manorcrofts Road with particular regard to noise and disturbance
whether prospective occupiers of some flats would enjoy satisfactory living conditions, having particular regard to privacy, noise, disturbance, odours and ventilation
the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The substantial increase in residential activity and associated noise and disturbance from converting a 6-person HMO into a 7-flat building accommodating up to 24 people would cause unacceptable harm to neighbouring living conditions and to the living conditions of occupiers of flats 1 and 3.

Plan policies cited: Policy EE1

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