®Planning appeal decision
25 Edward Way, ASHFORD, TW15 3AY
internal alterations to facilitate the change of use from C3 to Sui Generis 7 Bed HMO
- Authority
- Spelthorne Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- De Freitas Terceiro P
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to refuse and cycle storage
- whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants, with regard to the provision of communal space, privacy, outlook, odour and parking
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupants of adjoining properties, with particular reference to refuse storage, and noise and disturbance
What decided it
The substantial harm to the character and appearance of the area and to living conditions of future residents significantly and demonstrably outweighs the moderate benefits of housing choice and mix.
The substantial harm to character and appearance and living conditions of future residents significantly and demonstrably outweighs the moderate benefits of housing choice and mix and affordable accommodation, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy EN1 of the Core Strategy and Policies Development Plan Document 2009, DPD Policy CC3, DPD Policy EN11
Judgments cited: Mansell v Tonbridge and Malling BC & others [2017] EWCA Civ 1314
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