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Dismissed1 August 20253366506

3 Salcombe Road, Ashford, Surrey, TW15 3BP

Planning appeal 3366506 at 3 Salcombe Road, Ashford, Surrey, TW15 3BP (Spelthorne Borough Council) was dismissed on 1 August 2025 by Inspector Thomas 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 streetscene.

the construction of a first floor side extension

Authority
Spelthorne Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Thomas M
Postcode
TW15 3BP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and streetscene

What decided it

The proposal would unduly harm the character and appearance of the host dwelling and streetscene by eradicating the visual gap that currently maintains the separateness of the properties and contributes positively to the streetscene character.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy EN1 of the Spelthorne Development Plan Core Strategy and Policies Development Plan Document (adopted 2009)

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