Planning appeal decision
17 More Lane, Esher, Surrey, KT10 8AJ
Planning appeal 3364737 at 17 More Lane, Esher, Surrey, KT10 8AJ (Elmbridge Borough Council) was dismissed on 2 July 2025 by Inspector Andrews M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.
an existing garage enlargement with an additional upper loft storey and dormers
- Authority
- Elmbridge Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Andrews M
- Postcode
- KT10 8AJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area
- Whether the building could reasonably be regarded as being ancillary to the host dwelling
What decided it
The building's size, extent of facilities (two double bedrooms with en-suites, kitchen/living area), and independent access arrangements meant it could not reasonably be regarded as ancillary to the host dwelling in breach of Local Plan Policy DM10.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM10Policy DM2Policy CS9Policy CS17
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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