51 Monks Avenue, West Molesey, KT8 2HD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

• The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
• The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of residential occupants with particular reference to light and outlook
• The effect of the proposed development on flood risk
• The effect of the proposed development on wildlife, habitats and protected species
• The provision of affordable housing

What decided it

The cumulative significant and long-lasting harms arising from impacts on character and appearance, living conditions, flood risk, wildlife and protected species, and affordable housing provision substantially and demonstrably outweighed the modest benefits of delivering one additional dwelling.

The adverse impacts of granting planning permission, comprising significant and long-lasting harm to character and appearance, living conditions, flood risk, wildlife and protected species, and failure to secure affordable housing, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the modest benefits of efficient use of a small site and delivery of one dwelling, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply.