®Planning appeal decision
5 Central Avenue, West Molesey, SURREY, KT8 2QX
the ‘erection of a two storey extension to provide 1 x 2 bed & 1 x 3 bed flats, amenity space and parking
- Authority
- Elmbridge Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Phillips B
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the existing property and surrounding area
- whether the proposal would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers, having particular regard to the provision of outdoor space and parking with respect to garden space and parking
- the effect of the proposed development on flood risk
- whether the proposal makes appropriate provision for affordable housing
What decided it
The lack of suitable living conditions for future occupiers and harm to character and appearance were matters of great importance that significantly and demonstrably outweighed the limited housing benefits, even under the tilted balance.
The benefits of housing delivery were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the adverse impacts of harm to character and appearance and lack of acceptable living conditions for future occupiers.
Framework references: 11, 64
Plan policies cited: Policy DM2, Policy CS17, Policy DM10, Policy CS26, 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.