®Planning appeal decision
25 Edward Way, Ashford, TW15 3AY
Planning appeal 3374915 at 25 Edward Way, Ashford, TW15 3AY (Spelthorne Borough Council) was dismissed on 23 February 2026 by Inspector De Freitas Terceiro P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to refuse and cycle storage.
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
- Postcode
- TW15 3AY
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EN1 of the Core Strategy and Policies Development Plan Document 2009DPD Policy CC3DPD Policy EN11
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
- Judgments
- Mansell v Tonbridge and Malling BC & others [2017] EWCA Civ 1314
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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