Planning appeal decision
46 Simons Walk, Englefield Green, TW20 9SQ
Planning appeal 6007050 at 46 Simons Walk, Englefield Green, TW20 9SQ (Runnymede Borough Council) was dismissed on 27 May 2026 by Inspector Sedgwick P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area.
Ground floor side & rear extension with flat roof over incorporating skylights. Two storey rear extension with pitched roof over. Part conversion of garage to habitable space, construction of enclosed front porch & changes to fenestration
- Authority
- Runnymede Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Sedgwick P
- Postcode
- TW20 9SQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area
- the living conditions of occupiers of Nos 44 and 48 Simons Walk, with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The proposed ground floor extension would create an unacceptable overbearing impact on the outlook from No 48's bedroom window and the development would harm the character and appearance of the host property and street scene.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EE1 of the Runnymede Local Plan (2020)Policy ND5 of the Englefield Green Village Neighbourhood Plan (2024)
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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