Fairlawns ,The Warren, East Horsley, Leatherhead, KT24 5RH

Planning appeal 3274869 at Fairlawns ,The Warren, East Horsley, Leatherhead, KT24 5RH (Guildford Borough Council) was allowed on 21 September 2021 by Inspector Clark J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal constitutes inappropriate development in the Green Belt and its effect on openness.

a loft conversion to provide an additional bedroom/en-suite and study space incorporating three pitched roof zinc dormers to rear and one central skylight. It is proposed that the existing pitched roof structure be re- roofed using a warm roof construction & natural slate finish, replacing the existing chunky grey concrete tiles without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 20/P/02029, dated 22 January 2021

Authority: Guildford Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Clark J
Postcode: KT24 5RH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal constitutes inappropriate development in the Green Belt and its effect on openness
whether the harm by reason of inappropriateness, and any other harm, is clearly outweighed by other considerations, so as to amount to the very special circumstances necessary to justify the development

What decided it

The incremental difference between the approved scheme and the proposed scheme (600mm additional roof height) was not so substantial as to constitute a disproportionate addition over and above the original dwelling, particularly given the house's set-back location and separation from neighbours.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy P2Policy P22

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