Planning appeal decision
110 Fairmile Lane, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 2BX
Planning appeal 3344193 at 110 Fairmile Lane, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 2BX (Elmbridge Borough Council) was dismissed on 14 October 2024 by Inspector Evans L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of amending the approved scheme plans on the character and appearance of the built development and the local area.
detached two-storey building with rooms in the roof space consisting of eight flats with additional access from Fairacres with associated parking and landscaping following demolition of the existing garage. without complying with conditions attached to planning permission Ref: 2018/3184 dated 23/10/2019
- Authority
- Elmbridge Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Evans L
- Postcode
- KT11 2BX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of amending the approved scheme plans on the character and appearance of the built development and the local area
- The effect of amending the approved scheme plans in terms of the provision of an adequate bin store area
What decided it
The increased height of the parapet to the single-storey side wing creates unacceptable harm to character and appearance through its dominant and overbearing presence, combined with inadequate information and provision for the relocated bin store.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS17Policy DM2Policy DM7Policy DM8
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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