Rowena, School Lane, Windlesham, GU20 6EY

erection of detached dwelling

Authority: Surrey Heath Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Hunter A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area, including the effect upon existing trees
Whether the proposed development would provide adequate living conditions for future residents of the proposed development, having regard to outlook, daylight and sunlight and outdoor space
The effect of the proposal upon the living conditions of nearby residents, with particular regard to overshadowing and overbearing to Sunray
The effect of the proposed development on the integrity of the Thames Basin Heath Special Protection Area (the SPA)

What decided it

The proposed development would harm the character and appearance of the area and fail to provide adequate living conditions for future occupants due to visual prominence, lack of landscaping, and overshadowing by mature trees.

Plan policies cited: Policy DM9 of the Core Strategy and Development Management Policies 2012, Principles 7.4 and 8.4 of the Residential Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document 2017, Principles 8.2, 8.3 and 8.4 of the Residential Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document 2017, Policies 2.1 and 2.2 of the Windlesham Neighbourhood Plan, Policy 2.2 of the Windlesham Neighbourhood Plan

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