Planning appeal decision
42 Lynegrove Avenue, Ashford, TW15 1ER
Planning appeal 3346765 at 42 Lynegrove Avenue, Ashford, TW15 1ER (Spelthorne Borough Council) was dismissed on 21 August 2024 by Inspector Cramond D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the locality.
Erection of first floor side extension with partial garage conversion
- Authority
- Spelthorne Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Cramond D
- Postcode
- TW15 1ER
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the locality
What decided it
The first floor extension would substantially diminish the characteristic upper level visual gaps along the avenue, resulting in negative impact on visual amenity and local character.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EN1 of the Core Strategy and Policies Development Plan Document (February 2009)
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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