Planning appeal decision
89 Saunders Lane, Woking, GU22 0NR
Planning appeal 3295658 at 89 Saunders Lane, Woking, GU22 0NR (Woking Borough Council) was allowed on 9 December 2022 by Inspector Douglas L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and any relevant development plan policies.
the erection of a first floor side extension
- Authority
- Woking Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Douglas L
- Postcode
- GU22 0NR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and any relevant development plan policies
What decided it
The proposal would not result in disproportionate additions over and above the size of the original building when assessed against the specific characteristics of the building and its context, including its modest size relative to neighbouring properties and the lack of any increase in footprint.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS6Policy DM13
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 147Paragraph 148Paragraph 149
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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