Planning appeal decision
Valamo Greenways, Esher, KT10 0QH
Planning appeal 3301486 at Valamo Greenways, Esher, KT10 0QH (Elmbridge Borough Council) was dismissed on 9 September 2022 by Inspector Evans L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and on the local area.
rear dormers to be erected to increase the first floor accommodation
- Authority
- Elmbridge Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Evans L
- Postcode
- KY10 0QH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and on the local area
- Whether the proposal would provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupants
What decided it
The proposed dormers would harm the character and appearance of the dwelling and local area through excessive bulk and massing, and the requirement for obscure glazing to protect neighbours' privacy would result in unsatisfactory living conditions for future occupants due to poor outlook.
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 130
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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