48 Wodeland Avenue, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 4LA

Planning appeal 3270350 at 48 Wodeland Avenue, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 4LA (Guildford Borough Council) was allowed on 1 July 2021 by Inspector Blackwell J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the appeal property and the surrounding area.

demolition of the roof for the erection of a new floor with both front and rear roof lights and alterations

Authority: Guildford Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Blackwell J
Postcode: GU2 4LA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the appeal property and the surrounding area
the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of Nos 46 and 50 Wodeland Avenue, with regard to outlook and natural light

What decided it

The proposed development would improve the character and appearance of the appeal property and the wider street scene by raising the roof height in line with neighbouring properties and increasing design consistency, while causing no unacceptable harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy D1 of the Guildford Borough Local Plan: Strategy and Sites 2015–2034 (2019)Policy G5 of the Guildford Borough Local Plan 2003Policy H8 of the Guildford Borough Local Plan 2003Policy G1(3) of the Guildford Borough Local Plan 2003

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