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Allowed26 August 20253366458

35 The Avenue, Sunbury-on-Thames, TW16 5HY

Planning appeal 3366458 at 35 The Avenue, Sunbury-on-Thames, TW16 5HY (Spelthorne Borough Council) was allowed on 26 August 2025 by Inspector Walker C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

the erection of a replacement detached dwelling house to replace existing detached property and garage without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 24/00369/FUL, dated 19 September 2024

Authority
Spelthorne Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Walker C
Postcode
TW16 5HY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The subtle changes to the roof design and dormer arrangement would not significantly alter the character or appearance of the area and accord with design guidance, allowing the appeal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy EN1 of the Spelthorne Core Strategy and Policies Development Plan Document (2009)
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 12

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