Planning appeal decision
9 Ember Farm Way, East Molesey, KT8 0BH
Planning appeal 3309653 at 9 Ember Farm Way, East Molesey, KT8 0BH (Elmbridge Borough Council) was dismissed on 1 February 2023 by Inspector Griffiths S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposals on the character and appearance of the area.
single-storey rear extension, single-storey side extension, first floor side extension and roof extension incorporating rear dormer window and side dormer window and alterations to fenestration
- Authority
- Elmbridge Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Griffiths S
- Postcode
- KT8 0BH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposals on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect of the proposals on the adjacent tree
What decided it
The proposed extensions would result in harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and wider area due to incongruous size and bulky features, particularly the side and rear dormers creating an imbalance in the dwelling's appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS7Policy CS17Policy DM2Policy DM6
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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