Planning appeal decision
Street Record, Fairoak Close, Oxshott, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 0TJ
Planning appeal 3303375 at Street Record, Fairoak Close, Oxshott, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 0TJ (Elmbridge Borough Council) was dismissed on 17 April 2023 by Inspector Benson E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the appeal proposal on a hornbeam tree and the impact of this, if any, on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
to add additional entrance walling and a pier to the existing gate and pier at the entrance to Fairoak Close. Incorporated into the walling will be a road name stone plate reading ‘The Crown Estate, Fairoak Close
- Authority
- Elmbridge Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Benson E
- Postcode
- KT22 0TJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the appeal proposal on a hornbeam tree and the impact of this, if any, on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The inadequate information and detail provided to justify development within the root protection area of the hornbeam tree, which could harm its root systems and lead to loss of the tree's health and vigour, thereby harming the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM6 of the Development Management Plan 2015
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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