Land at Lampeter Close, Woking, Surrey, GU22 7TD

erection of a detached 3 bed house

Authority: Woking Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Page L

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area including open space
the effect of the proposal on highway and pedestrian safety
the effect of the proposal on living conditions of future occupiers

What decided it

The proposal would cumulatively harm character and appearance through loss of open space and incongruous siting, fail to provide adequate parking for highway safety, and create an overbearing effect on future occupiers' living conditions.

Framework references: 99

Plan policies cited: Policy CS17, Policy CS21, Policy CS24, Policy CS18, Woking Core Strategy 2012, Woking Design Supplementary Planning Document 2015, Parking Standards Supplementary Planning Document 2018, Outlook, Amenity, Privacy and Daylight Supplementary Planning Document 2008

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