Planning appeal decision
27 Clinton Avenue, East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 0HS
Planning appeal 3325228 at 27 Clinton Avenue, East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 0HS (Elmbridge Borough Council) was dismissed on 10 June 2024 by Inspector De Freitas Terceiro P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
the erection of 2-storey terrace of 3[no] houses with forecourt parking and associated landscaping following demolition of existing bungalow
- Authority
- Elmbridge Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- De Freitas Terceiro P
- Postcode
- KT8 0HS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- the living conditions of the occupants of Nos 25 and 29 Clinton Avenue with particular regard to daylight and outlook
- highway safety, with regard to bicycle storage provision and the availability of on-street parking provision
What decided it
The adverse impacts on character and appearance and on the living conditions of adjoining neighbours significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of housing delivery when assessed against the Framework as a whole.
The benefits of housing delivery and contribution to housing mix were given significant weight, but the adverse impacts on character and appearance and on living conditions of neighbours significantly and demonstrably outweighed these benefits when assessed against the Framework as a whole.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS7Policy CS17Policy DM2Policy CS25Policy DM7
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 77Paragraph 226Paragraph 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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