74 Stanley Road, ASHFORD, TW15 2LQ

the creation of a new dwelling following demolition of existing outbuildings

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
the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupants of 74 Stanley Road, having particular regard to privacy

What decided it

The harm to character and appearance caused by the detached dwelling's incongruous form, narrow appearance and steeper roof pitch against the established pattern of semi-detached properties, which the Inspector attributed great importance to, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the minimal housing benefit of one additional unit.

the adverse impacts of granting planning permission, particularly harm to character and appearance, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of one additional housing unit and limited economic contributions, when assessed against the policies in the Framework taken as a whole

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy EN1 of the Core Strategy and Policies Development Plan Document (2009)

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