Wardle Dental Surgery, 68 Church Road, Ashford, TW15 2TW

Planning appeal 3342789 at Wardle Dental Surgery, 68 Church Road, Ashford, TW15 2TW (Spelthorne Borough Council) was dismissed on 26 November 2024 by Inspector Ellis G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

for first floor rear extension to create two new studio flats (including amendments to the parking layout granted in planning permission 22/00581/FUL)

Authority: Spelthorne Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Ellis G
Postcode: TW15 2TW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
in respect of Appeal A only, the living conditions of the occupiers of Janae Court

What decided it

Appeal A's extensive length and homogeneous design would create a visually imposing and jarring form that conflicts with the varied character of the area and harms the living conditions of neighbours, which significantly and demonstrably outweighs the limited housing benefits; Appeal B's single unit with retained separation and visual break does not conflict with the development plan and is acceptable.

Appeal A: the harm to character and appearance and living conditions significantly and demonstrably outweighs the benefits of providing one or two new residential units in a sustainable location; Appeal B: no conflict with the development plan and the benefits of one additional studio flat in a sustainable, well-connected town centre location are not outweighed by any identified harm

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: EN1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 225

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