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Allowed25 February 20263370275

3 Green Lane, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 2NN

Planning appeal 3370275 at 3 Green Lane, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 2NN (Elmbridge Borough Council) was allowed on 25 February 2026 by Inspector Miles H, following a hearing. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

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
Postcode
KT11 2NN

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS10Policy CS17Policy DM2Policy CS14Policy CS13Policy DM5
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11

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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