®Planning appeal decision
7 Marlborough Road, Ashford, TW15 3PZ
front extension and conversion of existing extension to a self- contained flat
- Authority
- Spelthorne Borough Council
- Appeal type
- Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Postcode
- TW15 3PZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the quality of living conditions for existing and future occupiers with regard to privacy and car parking and for future occupiers only with regard to the size of the dwelling
What decided it
The unacceptable living conditions resulting from direct overlooking and inadequate privacy between the proposed dwelling and the host property, combined with the harmful effect on the character and appearance of the area, significantly and demonstrably outweigh the modest benefits of providing one new dwelling.
The serious adverse effects on character and appearance, design quality, amenity and living conditions significantly and demonstrably outweigh the modest benefits of providing one new dwelling in an accessible location, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply.
Framework references: 11, 124
Plan policies cited: Policy PS2, Policy ID2
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.