®Planning appeal decision
Las Lilas , Devonshire Road, Weybridge, KT13 8HB
Planning appeal 3291584 at Las Lilas , Devonshire Road, Weybridge, KT13 8HB (Elmbridge Borough Council) was dismissed on 18 August 2022 by Inspector Davies H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
demolition of existing dwelling and erection of two new dwellings with associated access and parking
- Authority
- Elmbridge Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Davies H
- Postcode
- KT13 8HB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupants of Childgrove and Cornerways, with regard to outlook and light
- Whether the development would make efficient and effective use of land
What decided it
The substantial, multiple and long-lasting harms to character and appearance and neighbour living conditions significantly and demonstrably outweighed the limited benefits of a single additional dwelling, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply.
The substantial harms to character and appearance and neighbour amenity were ascribed substantial weight and significantly and demonstrably outweighed the limited weight given to housing supply benefits and construction-related economic benefits, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply and the appeal was dismissed.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS4Policy CS17Policy CS19Policy DM2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 130Paragraph 134
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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