Planning appeal decision
54 Poyle Road, Tongham, Farnham, GU10 1DU
Planning appeal 3292953 at 54 Poyle Road, Tongham, Farnham, GU10 1DU (Guildford Borough Council) was dismissed on 10 January 2023 by Inspector Guest H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
construction of 2x semi-detached dwellings
- Authority
- Guildford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Guest H
- Postcode
- GU10 1DU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- the living conditions of future occupants, with particular regard to the amount of internal space, outlook and light
- the integrity of the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area
What decided it
The proposed semi-detached dwellings would fail to meet the nationally described space standards due to insufficient bedroom width and absence of built-in storage, resulting in an unacceptable living environment for future occupants.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy G5Policy H4Policy H1
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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