26 Boltons Lane, Pyrford, WOKING, GU22 8TL

construction of single storey rear extension and two storey front and side extension to form annex following demolition of existing garage. Erection of 2no rear dormers and 1no rear rooflight

Authority: Woking Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Marshall E

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal would result in overdevelopment of the site
the impact of the proposal upon the amenity of No. 25 Bolton Close with regard to overlooking
whether the proposal is capable of forming a separate residential unit

What decided it

The proposal presents as a separate attached dwelling capable of independent occupation rather than genuine ancillary accommodation, contrary to Policy DM9, and the cumulative extensions result in overdevelopment uncharacteristic of the area contrary to Policies CS1, BE1 and BE3.

Plan policies cited: Woking Core Strategy 2012 Policy CS1, Pyrford Neighbourhood Plan 2017 Policy BE1, Pyrford Neighbourhood Plan 2017 Policy BE3, Woking Core Strategy 2012 Policy CS21, Development Management Policies Development Plan Document 2016 Policy DM9

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