®Planning appeal decision
387 Godstone Road, WHYTELEAFE, CR3 0BF
erection of first floor extension to existing bungalow to form two storey house. Erection of single storey rear extension and decking area and change of use from dwelling house (C3) to HMO for 7 rooms (Sui Generis)
- Authority
- Tandridge District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Miles H
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the quality of living conditions for future occupiers with particular regard to internal space
- the effect of the proposed development on flood risk
What decided it
The proposed development would provide inadequate living conditions for future occupiers due to insufficient internal space in three bedrooms and would increase flood risk through proximity to a culverted river, contrary to the development plan, and these harms would not be outweighed by the modest housing benefits.
the modest benefits of additional HMO bedrooms in an accessible location would not outweigh the significant harm from inadequate quality accommodation and increased flood risk contrary to the development plan
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy DP7 of the Tandridge Local Plan Part 2: Detailed Policies 2014-2029, Policy DP21 of the Tandridge Local Plan Part 2: Detailed Policies 2014-2029
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.