®Planning appeal decision
29 The Grove, WALTON-ON-THAMES, KT12 2HP
erection of a pair of semi detached dwellings and 1 x 3 bed detached dwelling following the demolition of the existing bungalow
- Authority
- Elmbridge Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Robinson N
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 27 The Grove with particular regard to loss of light and outlook
- The effect of the proposal on highway safety
- Whether the proposal makes appropriate provision for affordable housing
What decided it
The substantial harm to the character and appearance of the area, living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, and highway safety significantly and demonstrably outweighed the moderate benefits of providing additional housing in an area with insufficient five-year supply.
The adverse impacts on character and appearance, living conditions of neighbours, and highway safety significantly and demonstrably outweighed the moderate weight given to the net additional 2 dwellings' contribution to housing supply and the social and economic objectives of the Framework.
Framework references: 11, 8
Plan policies cited: ECS Policy CS17, DMP Policy DM2, DMP Policy DM10, ECS Policy CS3, DMP Policy DM7, DMP Policy DM8, ECS Policy CS21, ECS Policy CS12
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.