Planning appeal decision
7 Pirbright Terrace, Guildford Road, Pirbright, Woking, GU24 0LR
Planning appeal 3301043 at 7 Pirbright Terrace, Guildford Road, Pirbright, Woking, GU24 0LR (Guildford Borough Council) was allowed on 1 March 2023 by Inspector Redford R, 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.
a single storey rear extension, two storey front extension, and conversion of attic to bedroom and ensuite
- Authority
- Guildford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Redford R
- Postcode
- GU24 0LR
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 constitute inappropriate development in the Green Belt as each element would be proportionate and would not, in combination, engulf the host dwelling or constitute a disproportionate addition over and above the size of the original building.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy P2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 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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