®Planning appeal decision
30 Copsem Lane, ESHER, KT10 9HE
development comprising 26 flats with associated bin and cycle stores, parking and landscaping following demolition of existing house
- Authority
- Elmbridge Borough Council
- Appeal type
- major · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Major 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
What decided it
The substantial harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the excessive bulk and mass of the proposed buildings significantly and demonstrably outweighs the housing benefits, even in the context of a shortfall in 5-year housing land supply.
The substantial harm to character and appearance, given significant weight under Framework policy, significantly and demonstrably outweighs the housing benefits and economic benefits of the scheme, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy CS17 of the Core Strategy 2011, Policy DM2 of the Development Management Plan 2015
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.