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Dismissed29 September 20233311985

4-6 Oatlands Drive, Weybridge, KT13 9JL

Planning appeal 3311985 at 4-6 Oatlands Drive, Weybridge, KT13 9JL (Elmbridge Borough Council) was dismissed on 29 September 2023 by Inspector Lawrence E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the street scene and the area, including its effect on protected and other existing trees.

development comprising 2 detached buildings with 27 flats in total, with associated car parking, cycle and refuse storage, amenity areas and shared access following demolition of existing 2 houses

Authority
Elmbridge Borough Council
Appeal type
major · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Major dwellings
Inspector
Lawrence E
Postcode
KT13 9JL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the street scene and the area, including its effect on protected and other existing trees
  • The effect of the proposed roof terraces/balconies on the living conditions of the occupiers of nearby dwellings, with particular regard to noise and privacy
  • Whether the proposal makes adequate and necessary contribution towards the provision of affordable housing
  • Whether the site is in an appropriate location with regard to Flood Risk
  • The contribution the proposal would make to the supply of homes in Elmbridge

What decided it

The significant and unacceptable harm to character and appearance, combined with the unjustified flood risk to people and property due to the failure to satisfy the sequential test, and the failure to make adequate affordable housing provision, outweigh the benefit of delivering 25 new homes.

The substantial weight given to harm to character and appearance and substantial weight to flood risk concerns outweighed the considerable weight given to housing delivery and moderate weight to energy efficiency and accessible location, with the tilted balance not applying due to flood risk policies providing a clear reason for refusal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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National Planning Policy Framework
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