Planning appeal decision
Valamo , Greenways , Esher , Surrey, KT10 0QH
Planning appeal 3311040 at Valamo , Greenways , Esher , Surrey, KT10 0QH (Elmbridge Borough Council) was allowed on 2 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 dwelling and the wider area.
front/side dormer windows with rooms in the roof space
- Authority
- Elmbridge Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Griffiths S
- Postcode
- KT10 0QH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposals on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the wider area
- The effect of the proposals on the living conditions of future occupiers
What decided it
The pitched roof dormers would enhance rather than harm the character of the dwelling and street scene, and the living conditions of future occupiers would be adequate with appropriate conditions imposed to protect neighbouring privacy.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS17Policy DM2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 56
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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