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Dismissed4 July 20243333645

34 Village Way, Ashford, Surrey, TW15 2LB

Planning appeal 3333645 at 34 Village Way, Ashford, Surrey, TW15 2LB (Spelthorne Borough Council) was dismissed on 4 July 2024 by Inspector Goldberg V, 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.

extension of driveway to provide additional parking, including change of use from amenity land to residential parking

Authority
Spelthorne Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Other minor developments
Inspector
Goldberg V
Postcode
TW15 2LB

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 result in harm to the character and appearance of the area by eroding the verdant character of Village Way through loss of grassed area and introduction of incongruous hard surfacing.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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