2A Eden Grove Road, Byfleet, WEST BYFLEET, KT14 7PH

change of use from E3 industrial unit to two C3 residential units

Authority: Woking Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Shearing C

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the development provides an acceptable standard of accommodation

What decided it

The proposal would not provide an acceptable standard of accommodation for future occupiers due to substandard privacy, poor outlook, and inadequate outdoor amenity space, which constitutes substantial harm that significantly and demonstrably outweighs the moderate benefits of housing supply.

The substantial harm from substandard residential accommodation significantly and demonstrably outweighs the moderate benefits of two housing units, economic contribution, and CIL payment, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply.

Framework references: 11, 129, 135

Plan policies cited: Policy CS21, Policy DM11, Outlook, Amenity, Privacy and Daylight SPD 2022, Design SPD 2015

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