Planning appeal decision
36 Silversmiths Way, Woking, GU21 3HQ
Planning appeal 3279082 at 36 Silversmiths Way, Woking, GU21 3HQ (Woking Borough Council) was dismissed on 8 November 2021 by Inspector Davies E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to the Silversmiths Way street scene.
a single storey front addition incorporating new entrance, W/C and enlargement to kitchen
- Authority
- Woking Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Davies E
- Postcode
- GU21 3HQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to the Silversmiths Way street scene
What decided it
The proposed front addition would disrupt the uniform character and appearance of the terrace and be unduly prominent in the street scene, contrary to Policy CS21 and the Design SPD.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS21 of the Woking Core Strategy (October 2021)Woking Design Supplementary Planning Document (2015)
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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