39 Charlton Avenue, Hersham, WALTON-ON-THAMES, Surrey, KT12 5LE

part two/part single storey side extension, front dormer window and front, side and rear rooflights to facilitate conversion of house into 7 flats with associated parking and bin and cycle storage without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 2024/2222, dated 14 October 2024

Authority: Elmbridge Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Heppell J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of varying the condition to allow for an additional front dormer window on the character and appearance of the host property and the area

What decided it

The proposed dormer window, whilst wider than existing ones, would be at the same level with similar design and materials, responding positively to existing proportions without dominating the roof or creating clutter, and would not harm character and appearance.

Plan policies cited: Policy DM2 of the Elmbridge Local Plan Development Management Plan April 2015, Policy CS5 of the Elmbridge Core Strategy July 2011, Policy CS17 of the Elmbridge Core Strategy July 2011

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