Planning appeal decision
34 Grove Road, Godalming, GU7 1RE
Planning appeal 3307993 at 34 Grove Road, Godalming, GU7 1RE (Waverley Borough Council) was allowed on 19 April 2023 by Inspector Thomas M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed walkways and balustrades on the living conditions of the occupants of 35 Grove Road in relation to privacy and overlooking.
an existing single storey extension roof to be demolished and new flat roof and raised deck to be constructed & a proposed first floor bridge connecting bedroom with existing raised terrace
- Authority
- Waverley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Thomas M
- Postcode
- GU7 1RE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed walkways and balustrades on the living conditions of the occupants of 35 Grove Road in relation to privacy and overlooking
What decided it
The proposed walkways and balustrades would not result in significantly different or materially more extensive vistas than currently possible and would provide a net benefit to privacy at the neighbouring property, thereby not harming living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy TD1 of the Waverley Local Plan (Part 1) 2018Policy D1 of the Waverley Borough Local Plan 2002Policy D4 of the Waverley Borough Local Plan 2002Residential Extensions Supplementary Planning Document
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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