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Allowed28 November 20223304098

123 Old Woking Road, Woking, GU22 8PF

Planning appeal 3304098 at 123 Old Woking Road, Woking, GU22 8PF (Woking Borough Council) was allowed on 28 November 2022 by Inspector Andrews M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

the erection of 2 x sets of entrance gates and piers, and 1.5m high fence on the Hacketts Lane frontage; erection of 2m high front boundary fence on the Old Woking Road frontage and alterations to existing accesses (part retrospective)

Authority
Woking Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Andrews M
Postcode
GU22 8PF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The corner position of the property with its transitional character between the two roads, combined with the setback of the fence with maturing hedge and the high standard design of the gates and piers, meant the proposal would be in keeping with the character and appearance of the area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy BE3Policy CS21Policy CS24

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