Planning appeal decision
11 Willow Road, Godalming, GU7 3SP
Planning appeal 3309615 at 11 Willow Road, Godalming, GU7 3SP (Waverley Borough Council) was allowed on 20 April 2023 by Inspector Thomas M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupants of 13 Willow Road in relation to loss of outlook and loss of light.
a two-storey extension to the front of the existing residential property and proposed driveway extension with widened dropped kerb
- Authority
- Waverley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Thomas M
- Postcode
- GU7 3SP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupants of 13 Willow Road in relation to loss of outlook and loss of light
What decided it
The combination of separation distances, roof heights and profiles, and the presence of primary windows in the neighbouring property's gable ends meant that the proposed extension would not cause undue loss of outlook or light to the occupants of 13 Willow Road.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy TD1 of the Waverley Local Plan (Part 1) 2018Policy D1 of the Waverley Local Plan 2002Policy D4 of the Waverley Local Plan 2002
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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