29-35 High Street, Shepperton, TW17 9AB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

• The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
• Whether satisfactory living conditions would be provided for the future occupants of the proposed development with particular regard to outdoor amenity space
• The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of occupants of Number 13 Manor Farm Avenue with particular regard to outlook, privacy and access to light
• Whether vehicle parking provision would be satisfactory and the effect of the proposed development on highway safety

What decided it

The provision of poor quality living conditions for future occupants of flats 1-5, 8 and 9 due to an inadequate communal roof garden was determinative and brought the proposal into conflict with the development plan as a whole.

The benefits of housing delivery, economic benefits, environmental benefits and modest enhancement to the High Street's appearance carried high weight in favour, but were outweighed by the substantial weight given to the poor quality living conditions for seven of the proposed units, which conflicted with the development plan and Framework paragraph 135 requiring high standards of amenity for future users.