®Planning appeal decision
8 Fairmile Park Copse, COBHAM, KT11 2PQ
the demolition of existing bungalow and construction of 2no. semi- detached and 3no. terraced houses
- Authority
- Elmbridge Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- De Freitas Terceiro P
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposed development on biodiversity
What decided it
The substantial harm to the character and appearance of the area arising from the unsuitable back-land layout and unduly intense form of development, combined with the failure to demonstrate an acceptable effect on biodiversity, significantly and demonstrably outweighs the benefits of housing delivery in circumstances where the tilted balance applies.
The substantial harm to character and appearance and the unresolved biodiversity deficit significantly and demonstrably outweigh the moderate benefits of housing delivery and more efficient use of land, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: CS10, CS17, CS15, DM2, DM10, DM21
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