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Notice varied and upheld13 September 20223281699

21 Whopshott Avenue, Woking, GU21 4UE

Planning appeal 3281699 at 21 Whopshott Avenue, Woking, GU21 4UE (Woking Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 13 September 2022 by Inspector Jones R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the alleged development on the character and appearance of the area.

Material change of use of part of land from amenity land to residential garden and erection of close boarded timber fence, concrete posts and gravel boards approximately 1.95 metres in height

Authority
Woking Borough Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Change of use
Inspector
Jones R
Postcode
GU21 4UE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the alleged development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The alleged development results in unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area through the introduction of an imposing timber fence and loss of amenity land that undermines the open plan character of the estate, contrary to Woking Core Strategy Policies CS21 and CS24 and NPPF paragraphs 126 and 130.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
CS21CS24
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 126Paragraph 130

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