Planning appeal decision
1 Courtleas, Cobham, KT11 2PW
Planning appeal 3304586 at 1 Courtleas, Cobham, KT11 2PW (Elmbridge Borough Council) was dismissed on 5 December 2022 by Inspector Cramond D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the locality.
extensions and alterations to convert existing single- storey house into two storey house, single-storey rear extension, front porch, front/rear dormer windows and rear dormer windows to existing detached garage following partial demolition of existing house
- Authority
- Elmbridge Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Cramond D
- Postcode
- KT11 2PW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the locality
- living conditions for neighbours
What decided it
The proposal represents overly ambitious and excessive built development of unsuitable design that would be patently misguided if allowed, conflicting with policies requiring development to reflect local character and not adversely impact neighbours' living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM2Policy CS10Policy CS17
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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