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Dismissed26 April 20243324355

56 Grove Way, Esher, KT10 8HN

Planning appeal 3324355 at 56 Grove Way, Esher, KT10 8HN (Elmbridge Borough Council) was dismissed on 26 April 2024 by Inspector De Freitas Terceiro P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

Demolition of existing fire damaged house, ancillary outbuildings and removal of TPO tree. Construction of two semi-detached 3-bed dwellings, including ancillary structures, associated infrastructure and hard and soft landscaping works including replacement tree planting.

Authority
Elmbridge Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
De Freitas Terceiro P
Postcode
KT10 8HN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposed development would have a harmful effect on the character and appearance of the area by appearing cramped and disrupting the spacious, verdant character and consistent building pattern, contrary to the development plan and Framework.

The Council's adequate housing land supply (4.58 years) meant the tilted balance was not engaged, and the harmful effect on character and appearance was not outweighed by any material considerations.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS17 of the Elmbridge Core Strategy 2011Policy DM2 of the Elmbridge Local Plan, Development Management Plan 2015
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 77Paragraph 226Paragraph 11
Judgments
Mansell v Tonbridge and Malling BC & others [2017] EWCA Civ 1314

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