3 Green Lane, COBHAM, Surrey, KT11 2NN

demolition of the existing dwellinghouse and outbuildings and construction of three detached two-storey buildings (with roof space) forming 15 self-contained flats; air source heat pumps, solar panels; private amenity space; reinstatement of the existing cr ossover and creation of a new crossover to form vehicular access leading to parking to the rear; alteration and creation of new accesses; hard and soft landscaping including boundary treatment and external lighting; land level alterations; cycle and refuse/recycle provision

Authority: Elmbridge Borough Council
Appeal type: major · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Hearing
Development: residential · Other Major Developments
Inspector: Miles H

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with particular regard to outlook and any overbearing effect to 1 and 5 Green Lane and noise to 8 and 9 Earleswood

What decided it

The significant benefit of delivering 14 additional homes against a substantial and persistent housing land supply shortfall outweighed the moderate harm identified to character and appearance.

The moderate adverse effect on the character and appearance of the area did not significantly and demonstrably outweigh the significant benefits of the development, including the delivery of 14 additional homes, under the paragraph 11(d) tilted balance.

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy CS10, Policy CS17, Policy DM2, Policy CS14, Policy CS13, Policy DM5

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