Planning appeal decision
Langdon Grange (Formerly Bevendean Cottage), Warren Road, Oxshott, Surrey, KT22 0SU
Planning appeal 3362943 at Langdon Grange (Formerly Bevendean Cottage), Warren Road, Oxshott, Surrey, KT22 0SU (Elmbridge Borough Council) was dismissed on 23 September 2025 by Inspector Francis L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the building and the surrounding area.
variation of Condition: 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission 2021/2561 (Variation of Condition) to add ventilation grates to side elevations of basement” without complying with conditions attached to planning permission Ref 2024/2327, dated 12 December 2024
- Authority
- Elmbridge Borough Council
- Appeal type
- major · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Major dwellings
- Inspector
- Francis L
- Postcode
- KT22 0SU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the building and the surrounding area
What decided it
The extensive glazed screens would result in a jarring juxtaposition against the traditional materials and detailing of the building, causing harmful effects on character and appearance that outweigh the benefits of increased light and views.
The benefits in terms of greater light to the flats and terraces and more open views out would not be sufficient to overcome the harm to the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS10 of the Elmbridge Core Strategy 2011Policy CS17 of the Elmbridge Core Strategy 2011Policy DM2 of the Elmbridge Development Management Plan 2015Elmbridge Design Code Supplementary Planning Document 2024
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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