Planning appeal decision
14 Lucas Close, Yateley, GU46 6JD
Planning appeal 3304842 at 14 Lucas Close, Yateley, GU46 6JD (Hart District Council) was allowed on 27 January 2023 by Inspector Marshall E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the proposal upon the character of the existing property and the character and appearance (visual relationship) of the surrounding area.
single storey side and rear extension, following demolition of existing garage, and infill to front porch
- Authority
- Hart District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Marshall E
- Postcode
- GU46 6JD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The impact of the proposal upon the character of the existing property and the character and appearance (visual relationship) of the surrounding area
What decided it
The existing garage footprint already extends built form into the garden, so the proposal's depth does not represent a significant departure from the established character of the site and surrounding area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Hart District Local Plan (Replacement) 1996 – 2006 saved policy GEN1Hart Local Plan (Strategy and Sites) 2020 Policy NBE9Yateley, Darby Green and Frogmore Neighbourhood Plan 2022 Policy YDFNP4
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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