387 Godstone Road, Whyteleafe, CR3 0BF

Planning appeal 3339227 at 387 Godstone Road, Whyteleafe, CR3 0BF (Tandridge District Council) was dismissed on 12 June 2024 by Inspector Miles H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the quality of living conditions for future occupiers with particular regard to internal space.

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
Postcode: CR3 0BF

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

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DP7 of the Tandridge Local Plan Part 2: Detailed Policies 2014-2029Policy DP21 of the Tandridge Local Plan Part 2: Detailed Policies 2014-2029
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11

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