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Allowed29 May 20266005850

8-14 Oatlands Drive, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 9JL

Planning appeal 6005850 at 8-14 Oatlands Drive, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 9JL (Elmbridge Borough Council) was allowed on 29 May 2026 by Inspector Heppell J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

enabling existing flat roof areas to be used as private amenity terraces

Authority
Elmbridge Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Other minor developments
Inspector
Heppell J
Postcode
KT13 9JL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
  • the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of adjoining properties with particular reference to privacy and noise

What decided it

The limited visual impact of the glazing screens due to their setback positioning and the effective privacy protection and acceptable noise levels they would provide to neighbouring properties.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM2Policy DM5Policy CS17

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