Planning appeal decision
38 Byfleet Road, New Haw, KT15 3JX
Planning appeal 6010641 at 38 Byfleet Road, New Haw, KT15 3JX (Runnymede Borough Council) was dismissed on 4 September 2026 by Inspector JJ Packman, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed first-floor side extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area, having particular regard to the visual separation between Nos. 38 and 40 Byfleet Road.
side first floor extension to create increased bedroom size
- Authority
- Runnymede Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- JJ Packman
- Postcode
- KT15 3JX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed first-floor side extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area, having particular regard to the visual separation between Nos. 38 and 40 Byfleet Road
What decided it
The first-floor extension would significantly reduce the visual separation between the dwellings and interrupt the established pattern and rhythm of development, eroding the sense of openness that characterises this part of Byfleet Road.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EE1 of the Runnymede Local Plan (2020)Policy DP3(1) of the Framework
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Policy DP3
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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