Planning appeal decision
58 Pelhams Walk, Esher, KT10 8QD
Planning appeal 3296243 at 58 Pelhams Walk, Esher, KT10 8QD (Elmbridge Borough Council) was dismissed on 27 July 2022 by Inspector Andrews M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the Pelhams Walk street scene.
two storey front, side and rear extensions; façade modifications and alterations
- Authority
- Elmbridge Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Andrews M
- Postcode
- KT10 8QD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the Pelhams Walk street scene
- the effect on the living conditions for the occupiers of No. 54 Pelhams Walk as regards outlook
What decided it
The proposed garage would be an obtrusive and incongruously dominant feature in the street scene that would breach the notional building line and harm the character and appearance of Pelhams Walk.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS17 of the Elmbridge Core Strategy 2011Policy DM2 of the Elmbridge Development Management Plan 2015
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130Paragraph 12
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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