Planning appeal decision
51 Waldens Park Road, Woking, GU21 4RW
Planning appeal 3299385 at 51 Waldens Park Road, Woking, GU21 4RW (Woking Borough Council) was dismissed on 28 February 2023 by Inspector Rafferty C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area.
the erection of a single storey dwelling with accommodation in the roof space and vehicular access from Bury Lane
- Authority
- Woking Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Rafferty C
- Postcode
- GU21 4RW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area
- Highway safety
- Trees
What decided it
The proposal would cause less than substantial harm to the conservation area by introducing a cramped, out-of-character dwelling that would interrupt the defining spaciousness of the area, and would cause harm to highway safety through frequent vehicular movements at a narrow section of road with limited visibility.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS20CS21CS24DM10DM20CS18DM2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202
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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