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Dismissed20 February 20263376290

Land to Rear of 47-49 Bridge Road, London, KT8 9ER

Planning appeal 3376290 at Land to Rear of 47-49 Bridge Road, London, KT8 9ER (Elmbridge Borough Council) was dismissed on 20 February 2026 by Inspector Francis L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed dwelling upon the living conditions of neighbouring residential properties with regard to outlook.

detached two-storey house and cycle store following demolition of existing garage

Authority
Elmbridge Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Francis L
Postcode
KT8 9ER

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed dwelling upon the living conditions of neighbouring residential properties with regard to outlook

What decided it

The harmful effect on the outlook and living conditions of the occupier of the bed-sit at 47 Bridge Road, which conflicts with Policy DEN2 and cannot be justified by the limited housing benefits, even in the context of the Council's housing land supply shortfall.

The limited benefits of housing delivery and economic benefits were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the harmful effect on the living conditions of neighbouring residents, assessed against the policies in the Framework as a whole

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DEN2
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11

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