®Planning appeal decision
43 Oatlands Chase, WEYBRIDGE, KT13 9RP
the Retrospective Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission 2021/1701 (Terrace of 3 two-storey houses) to amend the ridge height of the houses without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 2024/0378 dated 8 May 2024
- Authority
- Elmbridge Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Sylvester G
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the disputed condition is necessary and reasonable in the interests of meeting a local housing need for smaller homes
- Whether the disputed condition is necessary and reasonable in the interests of safeguarding the living conditions of nearby residents with particular regard to privacy
- Whether the disputed condition is necessary and reasonable in the interests of safeguarding the living conditions of existing occupiers of the appeal development with particular regard to external garden space
- Whether the disputed condition is necessary and reasonable in the interests of avoiding an increase in flood risk
What decided it
The condition is reasonable and necessary to restrict roof alterations and enlargements under Classes B and C of the GPDO to preserve the dwellings as smaller homes meeting local housing need under Policy DM10, but not justified for Class A extensions.
Framework references: 55, 57
Plan policies cited: Policy DM10, Policy DM2, Policy CS26
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