Planning appeal decision
62 Dennis Road , East Molesey , Surrey, KT8 9ED
Planning appeal 3317435 at 62 Dennis Road , East Molesey , Surrey, KT8 9ED (Elmbridge Borough Council) was dismissed on 24 October 2023 by Inspector Price A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to overlooking.
detached single-storey house with associated access, bin store and parking following demolition of existing garage
- Authority
- Elmbridge Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Price A
- Postcode
- KT8 9ED
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to overlooking
- whether a satisfactory standard of accommodation would be provided for future occupiers
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The significant harm to the living conditions of existing and future occupiers, when weighed against the moderate benefit of one additional dwelling under the tilted balance, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits.
Under paragraph 11(d) of the Framework (tilted balance), the moderate weight afforded to the contribution of one dwelling to housing supply was significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the significant harm to the living conditions of existing and future occupiers, resulting in dismissal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM2Policy DM10Policy CS7Design and Character Supplementary Planning Document (SPD, 2012)Elmbridge Local Plan Development Management Plan (DMP, 2015)Elmbridge Core Strategy (CS, 2011)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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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