522B Hurst Road, West Molesey, Surrey, KT8 1RF

Planning appeal 3353082 at 522B Hurst Road, West Molesey, Surrey, KT8 1RF (Elmbridge Borough Council) was dismissed on 11 April 2025 by Inspector Sylvester G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the provision of housing in the Council's area, and if there is any harm whether there are benefits that would outweigh the harm.

Change of use from C3 (residential dwellinghouse) to C1 (full time holiday let for short term accommodation)

Authority: Elmbridge Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector: Sylvester G
Postcode: KT8 1RF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on the provision of housing in the Council's area, and if there is any harm whether there are benefits that would outweigh the harm

What decided it

The loss of a dwellinghouse resulting in a negative effect on housing supply in the Borough that exacerbates the shortage of homes, including the availability of a home of a size most in need, is an important matter of significant weight against the appeal that is not outweighed by the economic benefits of the holiday let use.

The significant harm to housing supply from the loss of a dwellinghouse unit, particularly one of a size in greatest need, was not outweighed by the economic benefits of the holiday let use, which were found to be broadly comparable to those generated by conventional residential occupation.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: ECS Policy CS2ELP Policy DM10bELP Policy DM10ECS Policy CS24ECS Policy CS7ECS Policy CS17ELP Policy DM2
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 61

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