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Allowed19 August 20243335395

Land Adjacent to 41 Chaplin Crescent, Sunbury on Thames, Surrey, TW16 7JD

Planning appeal 3335395 at Land Adjacent to 41 Chaplin Crescent, Sunbury on Thames, Surrey, TW16 7JD (Spelthorne Borough Council) was allowed on 19 August 2024 by Inspector Naylor R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

the demolition of existing garage and erection of bungalow with associated parking and amenity space

Authority
Spelthorne Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Naylor R
Postcode
TW16 7JD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The single-storey bungalow's low-level stature and back-land position behind existing garages would ensure it appeared respectful to its surroundings and would not harm local character and distinctiveness, thereby according with Policy EN1 and the Design SPD.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy EN1 of the Spelthorne Core Strategy and Policies Development Plan Document (DPD) adopted February 2009Spelthorne Design of Residential Extensions and New Residential Development Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) adopted April 2011
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 135

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