®Planning appeal decision
51 Monks Avenue, WEST MOLESEY, KT8 2HD
the internal remodelling of existing main single storey dwelling. Addition of 1 no. new single storey 2 bedroom dwelling
- Authority
- Elmbridge Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Praine N
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.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy CS3, Policy CS17, Policy DM2, Policy CS26, Policy CS15, Policy DM21, Policy CS21
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.