Planning appeal decision
21 Tower Gardens, Claygate, Esher, KT10 0HB
Planning appeal 3366703 at 21 Tower Gardens, Claygate, Esher, KT10 0HB (Elmbridge Borough Council) was allowed on 8 August 2025 by Inspector Coles C, 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 area and its effect on an existing protected tree.
Two-storey side/front extension, pitched roof over front porch and roof lights
- Authority
- Elmbridge Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Coles C
- Postcode
- KT10 0HB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the area and its effect on an existing protected tree
What decided it
The design, set-back and form of the extension would retain the open nature of Tower Gardens and appear proportionate to the dwelling, while the protected tree would be adequately protected by construction measures.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS11Policy CS17Policy DM2Policy DM6
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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