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Dismissed28 July 20266008068

Sherwood Green Road, Thorpe, TW20 8QS

Planning appeal 6008068 at Sherwood Green Road, Thorpe, TW20 8QS (Runnymede Borough Council) was dismissed on 28 July 2026 by Inspector L C Hughes, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.

raising of the ridge line, creation of a rear dormer, installation of skylights and internal alterations to create habitable accommodation in the roof

Authority
Runnymede Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
L C Hughes
Postcode
TW20 8QS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area

What decided it

The proposed increase in roof ridge height and rear dormer would cumulatively distort the original proportions of the host dwelling and disrupt its visual uniformity with its neighbour, causing permanent harm to the character and appearance of the area that outweighs the limited benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy EE1 of the Runnymede Local Plan (2020)Policy TH5 of the Thorpe Neighbourhood Development Plan (2021)Runnymede Design SPD (2021)

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