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Dismissed26 January 20223283938

3 Albury Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 2BZ

Planning appeal 3283938 at 3 Albury Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 2BZ (Guildford Borough Council) was dismissed on 26 January 2022 by Inspector Chandler M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

construction of a terrace of four dwellings with associated widening of existing vehicular and pedestrian access, and parking

Authority
Guildford Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Other minor developments
Inspector
Chandler M
Postcode
GU1 2BZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
  • whether the proposal would make suitable provision for refuse storage and collection
  • the effect of the proposal on the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area
  • the effect of the proposal on local ecology (Appeal A only)
  • the effect of the proposal on the living conditions for the occupants of 3 Albury Road (Appeal A only)

What decided it

Both appeals were dismissed primarily because neither provided the required legal agreements to mitigate impacts on the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area, and both failed to make adequate provision for refuse storage and collection in accordance with Council guidance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy H1Policy D1Saved Policy G5Policy P5Saved Policy NRM6Policy ID4Saved Policy G1(3)

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