Land at Norbury View, Sheader (and Nos. 23 & 25 Browning Road), Leatherhead Road, Great Bookham, LEATHERHEAD, KT23 4RR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

• The effect of the proposed developments on the character and appearance of the area
• Living conditions for neighbouring residents, with particular regard to loss of privacy and whether the appeal scheme would be unacceptably overbearing
• Appeal A only: the effect of the proposed development on protected species
• Appeal B only: whether the proposed development would make acceptable provisions for surface water drainage
• Appeal B only: whether the proposed development would include adequate car parking provision, with particular regard to the number of spaces and their functionality

What decided it

The substantial and enduring harm to the character and appearance of the area and to neighbours' living conditions significantly and demonstrably outweighed the modest housing supply benefits and economic advantages.

The modest housing supply benefits and moderate economic benefits were outweighed by substantial harm to character and appearance and living conditions; the harm would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits when assessed against the Framework taken as a whole.