Land to rear of Pinecroft, Pirbright Road, Normandy, GU3 2HU

subdivision of site, erection of a detached chalet style dwelling, creation of new access, and associated works

Authority: Guildford Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Pattison B

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether or not 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 effects of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring and future occupiers, with particular regard to the effects on privacy

What decided it

The proposed development would cause significant harm to the living conditions of the occupiers of Pinecroft through overlooking of their rear garden, conflicting with Policy D5 of the development plan.

Framework references: 149

Plan policies cited: Policy P2 of the Guildford Borough Local Plan: Strategy and Sites 2015-2034, Policy D5 of the Guildford Borough Local Plan: Development Management Policies

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