Planning appeal decision
81 Lime Grove, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1PQ
Planning appeal 3306460 at 81 Lime Grove, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1PQ (Guildford Borough Council) was dismissed on 13 January 2023 by Inspector Wood T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of this property and the area.
the erection of timber framed lean-to with semi-transparent polycarbonate side panel and roofing, erected on existing driveway to provide protection and for accessing mobility scooter (retrospective application)
- Authority
- Guildford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Wood T
- Postcode
- GU1 1PQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of this property and the area
What decided it
The prominent and obtrusive appearance of the structure, with its non-matching materials and makeshift design, created a negative effect on the house and area that outweighed the functional benefit of providing mobility scooter shelter.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H8Policy G5Policy D1
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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