56 Grove Way, ESHER, KT10 8HN

Demolition of fire-damaged house and removal of TPO tree; construction of two semi-detached dwellings and one detached dwelling with associated infrastructure works, landscaping and replacement tree planting

Authority: Elmbridge Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Miles H

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area including trees
The effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with particular regard to 16 Cranbrook Drive and 54 Grove Way

What decided it

The multiple harms to character and appearance and to living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, in combination, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the moderate benefits of housing delivery even in the context of a shortfall in five-year housing land supply.

The moderate benefits of three dwellings and a contribution to off-site affordable housing were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the considerable combined harms to character and appearance and to living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy DM6, Policy CS17, Policy DM2, Policy CS21

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