Planning appeal decision
22 Farncombe Hill, Godalming, GU7 2AU
Planning appeal 3273326 at 22 Farncombe Hill, Godalming, GU7 2AU (Waverley Borough Council) was dismissed on 24 September 2021 by Inspector Ellis G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, and the host property.
refurbishment and two storey extension to side and single storey extension to rear
- Authority
- Waverley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Ellis G
- Postcode
- GU7 2AU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, and the host property
What decided it
The complete infilling of the notable physical and visual break between the host property and its neighbour, combined with the extension's horizontal emphasis being out of keeping with the host property's distinctive vertical character, would be harmful to the character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Waverley Borough Local Plan 2002 saved policy D4Waverley Borough Local Plan (part 1) 2018 policy TD1Waverley Borough Local Plan 2002 saved policy D1Godalming and Farncombe Neighbourhood Plan policy GOD5
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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