®Planning appeal decision
Las Lilas , Devonshire road, WEYBRIDGE, KT13 8HB
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
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.
Framework references: 11, 130, 134
Plan policies cited: Policy CS4, Policy CS17, Policy CS19, Policy DM2
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.