®Planning appeal decision
40 Guildford Street, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 9BE
Planning appeal 3316820 at 40 Guildford Street, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 9BE (Runnymede Borough Council) was dismissed on 7 September 2023 by Inspector Naylor R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The living conditions for future occupiers of Flats 2 and 3 with specific regard to outlook.
3 New apartments following demolition of outbuildings with B1 Use class
- Authority
- Runnymede Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Naylor R
- Postcode
- KT16 9BE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The living conditions for future occupiers of Flats 2 and 3 with specific regard to outlook
What decided it
The inadequate outlook from the ground floor windows of Flats 2 and 3, which would be dominated by parked vehicles and fall significantly below acceptable living standards for future occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EE1 of the Runnymede 2030 Local PlanDesign Standard 24 of the Runnymede Design Supplementary Planning Document
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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