1 Middle Close, Camberley, GU15 1NZ

Planning appeal 3293507 at 1 Middle Close, Camberley, GU15 1NZ (Surrey Heath Borough Council) was dismissed on 5 April 2022 by Inspector Langford-Tejrar K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area.

Proposed single storey front extension including two roof lights, a two storey extension to the western side elevation following demolition of the existing garage, change to main roof form, six roof lights to main front roof slope, two rear dormers and fenestration alterations (this application is a resubmission of 19/0701 to allow for alterations to the height of the building and the front gables, alterations to the dormers and fenestration, and the installation of fixed plant for heating and cooling units)- retrospective

Authority: Surrey Heath Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Langford-Tejrar K
Postcode: GU15 1NZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area
The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring property

What decided it

The increased scale, height and fenestration of the front gables, combined with the prominent air conditioning units and pipework on the flank elevation, created an overbearing and cluttered appearance that undermined the open character of the area and adversely affected neighbouring amenity, contrary to Policy DM9.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM9 of the Core Strategy and Development Management Policies

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