Kings Road , Guildford , GU1 4JT

proposed two storey pitched roofed extension above principal elevation to provide 16 additional flats

Authority: Guildford Borough Council
Appeal type: major · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Major dwellings
Inspector: Rafferty C

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposed development complies with the conditions, limitations or restrictions applicable to development permitted under Schedule 2 Part 20 Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015
If the development is permitted, the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling
If the development is permitted, the effect of the proposal on the amenity of existing neighbouring occupiers

What decided it

The existing building fails to meet the minimum three-storey height requirement specified in paragraph A.1.(b) of Schedule 2 Part 20 Class A, and insufficient information was provided to demonstrate compliance with other applicable conditions.

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