®Planning appeal decision
26, Station Crescent, Ashford, TW15 3HH
extension and conversion of 26 Station Crescent, Ashford to create 3 residential flats, including a first-floor side extension with undercroft, two-storey rear extension, single-storey rear extension, internal alterations, and erection of a single-storey, single- occupancy bungalow to the rear to provide a fourth dwelling, provision for two parking spaces, cycle storage, and bin storage
- Authority
- Spelthorne Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- James A
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling (26 Station Crescent) and surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed development would have a harmful impact on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area by eroding the spacious gap between properties, increasing massing and density inconsistently with the suburban linear character of Station Crescent, and introducing a rear bungalow that would appear cramped and visually harmful to the street scene.
The benefits of providing 4 additional residential units in an accessible location were insufficient to outweigh the identified harm to character and appearance
Framework references: 134
Plan policies cited: Policy PS2 of Spelthorne Local Plan 2024-2039/40
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.