29 Scotts Avenue, Sunbury-on-Thames, TW16 7HY

Planning appeal 3362241 at 29 Scotts Avenue, Sunbury-on-Thames, TW16 7HY (Spelthorne Borough Council) was dismissed on 23 July 2025 by Inspector Davies N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

the construction of a 2 bed bungalow to the rear of the existing house, together with parking and amenity space

Authority: Spelthorne Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Davies N
Postcode: TW16 7HY

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 the living conditions of existing and future occupiers

What decided it

The substantial harm to the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of existing and future occupiers significantly and demonstrably outweighs the benefits of a single dwelling contribution to housing supply.

The adverse impact on character and appearance and living conditions attracts substantial weight and significantly and demonstrably outweighs the benefits of housing supply and potential economic benefits during construction, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy EN1 of the Spelthorne Borough Council's Core Strategy and Policies Development Plan DocumentSPD Design of Residential Extensions and New Residential Development
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11

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