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Dismissed17 November 20223290786

Beech Rise, Lock Lane, Pyrford, Surrey

Planning appeal 3290786 at Beech Rise, Lock Lane, Pyrford, Surrey (Woking Borough Council) was dismissed on 17 November 2022 by Inspector Praine N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area with particular regard to the effect on the health and vitality of trees.

an access from Lock Lane

Authority
Woking Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Other minor developments
Inspector
Praine N

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area with particular regard to the effect on the health and vitality of trees
  • Highway safety

What decided it

The appellant did not satisfactorily demonstrate that the proposed development would not compromise existing trees, creating an unacceptable risk to their integrity and contribution to the character and appearance of the area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS21Policy CS24Policy DM2Policy CS18Objective 3 of the Surrey Transport Plan 2011 - 2016

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