Planning appeal decision
Land to the Rear of Bishopsmead Parade, East Horsley, KT24 6DH
Planning appeal 3284024 at Land to the Rear of Bishopsmead Parade, East Horsley, KT24 6DH (Guildford Borough Council) was dismissed on 22 July 2022 by Inspector Rafferty C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
‘Removal of 13 existing purpose built garages. Replace with erection of terrace of three dwellings and associated parking. Construction of refuse and cycle store.’
- Authority
- Guildford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Rafferty C
- Postcode
- KT24 6DH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- the living conditions of future occupiers, with particular regard to outlook, light, privacy and provision of outdoor space
- the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at Chown Court, with particular regard to privacy
What decided it
The significant harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding area and to the living conditions of future occupiers of Units 2 and 3 was not outweighed by any material considerations.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1 of the Guildford Borough Local Plan: Strategy and Sites 2015 - 2034Policy G5 of the Guildford Borough Local Plan 2003Policy G1(3) of the Guildford Borough Local Plan 2003
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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