®Planning appeal decision
The Bridge, 104 High Street, Chobham, WOKING, GU24 8LZ
erection of 2 storey dwelling and outbuilding following demolition of existing bungalow and garage
- Authority
- Surrey Heath Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Davies N
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Chobham Conservation Area
- The effect of the proposed development on trees
- Whether the proposed development would have any adverse effect on flood risk
- Whether the proposed development would have any adverse effect on biodiversity of the river and its environs
- The effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers
What decided it
The less than substantial harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area, combined with unresolved concerns about tree protection, flood risk management, and biodiversity impacts, could not be justified by the minimal public benefits of the proposal.
The less than substantial harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area was weighed against the public benefits of energy efficiencies, sustainable materials, and reduced flood risk to the property, but the harm outweighed the minimal public benefit.
Framework references: 202
Plan policies cited: Policy CP2, Policy DM9, Policy DM17, Policy DM10, Policy CP14, Principles 6.4 and 7.5 of the Surrey Heath Residential Design Guidance Supplementary Planning Document 2017
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.