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Dismissed30 June 20233310007

6 Lower Edgeborough Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 2DT

Planning appeal 3310007 at 6 Lower Edgeborough Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 2DT (Guildford Borough Council) was dismissed on 30 June 2023 by Inspector Phillips B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on housing supply in the Borough.

the ‘conversion of existing 6 flats into single dwelling with alterations and extensions comprising part two storey / part single storey rear extension, single storey side extension to provide garage, detached garden room to rear of garage together with raised decking at rear and swimming pool following demolition of existing rear extensions and detached garage

Authority
Guildford Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Phillips B
Postcode
GU1 2DT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on housing supply in the Borough
  • whether the proposal would meet sustainability and carbon reduction requirements
  • the effect of the proposal on ecology
  • the effect of the proposal on the amenity value of existing trees

What decided it

The proposal's conflict with the development plan as a whole, particularly the loss of existing housing units contrary to Policy H1, the failure to demonstrate sustainable design and carbon reduction in accordance with Policy D2, and the unresolved ecology concerns regarding protected species in the absence of survey information, with no material considerations of sufficient weight to indicate a decision other than in accordance with the development plan.

The minor weight given to the benefits of visual improvement and new family housing did not outweigh the harm identified by conflicts with housing supply, sustainability, and ecology policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy H1Policy D2Policy D1Policy D3Policy ID4DMP Policy P6DMP Policy D14DMP Policy D15DMP Policy D16

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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