3 Albury Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 2BZ

construction of a terrace of four dwellings with associated widening of existing vehicular and pedestrian access, and parking

Authority: Guildford Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Chandler M

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
whether the proposal would make suitable provision for refuse storage and collection
the effect of the proposal on the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area
the effect of the proposal on local ecology (Appeal A only)
the effect of the proposal on the living conditions for the occupants of 3 Albury Road (Appeal A only)

What decided it

Both appeals were dismissed primarily because they would result in likely significant adverse effects on the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area without the necessary mitigation through Section 106 legal agreements, combined with inadequate refuse storage and collection provision; Appeal A was additionally harmed by its adverse effect on character and appearance.

Plan policies cited: Policy H1, Policy D1, Saved Policy G5, Policy P5, Saved Policy NRM6, Policy ID4, Saved Policy G1(3)

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