®Planning appeal decision
8 Fowlers Mead, Chobham, Woking, GU24 8LF
Planning appeal 3297939 at 8 Fowlers Mead, Chobham, Woking, GU24 8LF (Surrey Heath Borough Council) was dismissed on 5 April 2023 by Inspector Chalk 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 area.
demolition of existing garage and single storey extension to retained dwellinghouse in connection with erection of new detached house and garage on land at No 8 Fowlers Mead Chobham
- Authority
- Surrey Heath Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Chalk M
- Postcode
- GU24 8LF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, having regard to outlook
- Whether it would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers having regard to outdoor amenity space
- The effect on the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area
What decided it
The failure to secure a mechanism for the necessary financial contribution to offset the likely significant effect on the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area provided a clear reason for refusal that disengaged the presumption in favour of sustainable development, and the cumulative harm to character, appearance, neighbour living conditions and future occupier amenity outweighed the housing benefit.
The benefit of delivering one new dwelling and supporting housing land supply was outweighed by the cumulative harm arising from the proposed development: harm to character and appearance, harm to neighbouring occupiers' outlook, failure to provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers, and the likely significant effect on the Thames Basin Heaths SPA integrity without a securing mechanism.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP2Policy DM9Policy CP14BResidential Design Guide Supplementary Planning DocumentThames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area Avoidance Strategy Supplementary Planning Document
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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