Planning appeal decision
7 Woodruff Avenue, Surrey, Guildford, GU1 1XS
Planning appeal 3305287 at 7 Woodruff Avenue, Surrey, Guildford, GU1 1XS (Guildford Borough Council) was allowed on 2 February 2023 by Inspector Chalk M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
First floor extension over garage. Demolition of conservatory at the rear and erection of single storey extension in its place
- Authority
- Guildford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Chalk M
- Postcode
- GU1 1XS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The varied character of the street scene, with differing scales and forward projections of neighbouring properties, meant the proposed extensions would not result in unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy G1Policy G5Policy H8Policy D1Policy B-FD 1
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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