®Planning appeal decision
90 Staines Road East, SUNBURY-ON-THAMES, TW16 5BB
additional storey on top of existing detached block of flats comprising 4 x 2-bedroom units following removal of existing unit in the roof space, including alterations to the parking layout and the creation of new car parking spaces
- Authority
- Spelthorne Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Guest H
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposed development would be permitted under Schedule 2, Part 20, Class A of the GPDO with specific regard to Paragraph A.2(1)(n)(ii) in relation to whether the development would be sited on land forward of a wall forming the principal elevation of the existing building
- if permitted, whether prior approval should be granted when assessed against Paragraph A.2(1)(e) of Schedule 2, Part 20, Class A of the GPDO in relation to the external appearance of the building
What decided it
The proposed development would significantly increase the height and mass of the building to be visually obtrusive and disproportionate to surrounding residential buildings, thereby harming the character and appearance of the area contrary to Policy EN1.
Plan policies cited: Policy EN1
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.