Wonham Copse, Wonham Way, Peaslake, Guildford, GU5 9PA

Planning appeal 3283723 at Wonham Copse, Wonham Way, Peaslake, Guildford, GU5 9PA (Guildford Borough Council) was allowed on 14 March 2022 by Inspector Davies E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the Framework and the development plan.

partial ground floor demolition to the north one-storey block, side extension to the first floor, loft conversion, with new dormers to front and back elevations, change of fenestration to have triple glazing, new photovoltaic panels to the south roof face

Authority: Guildford Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Davies E
Postcode: GU5 9PA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the Framework and the development plan
The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the area

What decided it

The proposed extensions would not result in disproportionate additions to the original building when considering both the reduction in footprint from demolition and the balanced appearance achieved, combined with the property's visual concealment from public view.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy P2Policy D1Policy H8Policy G5
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 149

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