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Notice upheld12 July 20243314071

The Boatyard, Clarks Wharf, Thames Street, Sunbury On Thames, Middlesex, TW16 5QP

Planning appeal 3314071 at The Boatyard, Clarks Wharf, Thames Street, Sunbury On Thames, Middlesex, TW16 5QP (Spelthorne Borough Council) was dismissed on 12 July 2024 by Inspector Hand S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the use of a large motor yacht 'Slipstream' for residential purposes.

without planning permission, the material change of use of the land from "Sui Generis" use as a boatyard, to part boatyard and part residential

Authority
Spelthorne Borough Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Hand S
Postcode
TW16 5QP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the use of a large motor yacht 'Slipstream' for residential purposes

What decided it

The residential use of the large motor yacht creates permanent overlooking into neighbouring properties' rear areas and balconies, causing significant harmful impact to neighbours' privacy contrary to policy EN1.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
EN1

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