Planning appeal decision
28 Foxglove Gardens, Guildford, GU4 7ES
Planning appeal 3274400 at 28 Foxglove Gardens, Guildford, GU4 7ES (Guildford Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 21 September 2021 by Inspector Clark J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the rear dormer on the character and appearance of the area.
proposed single storey rear extension and rear dormer for loft conversion
- Authority
- Guildford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Clark J
- Postcode
- GU4 7ES
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the rear dormer on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the single storey rear extension on the living conditions of the occupiers of No 30 Foxglove Gardens
What decided it
The dormer's harmful effect on character and appearance conflicted with development plan policy and guidance, whereas the extension's modest scale and splayed design protected neighbouring living conditions and complied with policy.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy H8Policy G1(3)
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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