®Planning appeal decision
12 Kingscroft Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7BU
described on the application as the ‘erection of two pairs of semi-detached three bedroom houses, each with two parking spaces accessed from new private access road leading off Kingscroft Road, following demolition of existing garage building forming part of No 14 Kingscroft Road
- Authority
- Mole Valley District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Price A
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- the effect on biodiversity
- whether a satisfactory standard of accommodation would be provided for future occupants, with particular regard to internal space standards
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to overlooking
What decided it
The adverse impacts on character and appearance and biodiversity significantly and demonstrably outweigh the modest housing benefits, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply.
the adverse impacts on character and appearance and biodiversity significantly and demonstrably outweigh the limited social and economic benefits of four additional dwellings, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy CS14, Policy CS15, Policy CS1, Policy ENV22, Policy ENV23, Policy ENV24
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.