Planning appeal decision
55 Broadwater Road South, Hersham, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, KT12 5DE
Planning appeal 3374662 at 55 Broadwater Road South, Hersham, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, KT12 5DE (Elmbridge Borough Council) was dismissed on 5 May 2026 by Inspector Coles C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring property.
front extension to form new 3 bay garage with annex over. Proposed ground and first floor link extension to main house to connect to new garage extension
- Authority
- Elmbridge Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Coles C
- Postcode
- KT12 5DE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring property
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed development would cause unacceptable harm to the living conditions of the occupiers of No 53 through its overbearing appearance and impact on outlook, contrary to policy DM2 of the Elmbridge Local Plan Development Management Plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DM2CS3CS5CS17DM12
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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