Planning appeal decision
Katrine, Forest Road, East Horsley, Leatherhead, KT24 5ER
Planning appeal 3308677 at Katrine, Forest Road, East Horsley, Leatherhead, KT24 5ER (Guildford Borough Council) was dismissed on 24 January 2023 by Inspector Davis J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed extensions on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and surrounding area.
two storey front and rear extension
- Authority
- Guildford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Davis J
- Postcode
- KT24 5ER
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed extensions on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and surrounding area
- The effect of the proposed fence and gates on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring property, Green Trees, with particular reference to light, outlook and privacy
What decided it
The proposed first floor bedroom window on the rear extension would cause material harm to the privacy of the neighbouring occupiers of Green Trees through unacceptable overlooking, which could not be adequately mitigated by obscure glazing.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy G5Policy G1(3)Policy EH-H7
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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