Planning appeal decision
25 Newark Road, Windlesham, GU20 6NE
Planning appeal 3311768 at 25 Newark Road, Windlesham, GU20 6NE (Surrey Heath Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 29 March 2023 by Inspector Jarvis P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and street scene.
Two-storey side extension and single-storey rear extension following demolition of existing garage and utility room; new loft conversion and dormer extension to existing roof
- Authority
- Surrey Heath Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Jarvis P
- Postcode
- GU20 6NE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The impact on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and street scene
What decided it
The proposed dormer extension failed to achieve the required subservience to the main building as required by the Residential Design Guide and local policy, whereas the side and rear extensions were appropriately subordinate and consistent with the host dwelling.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM9 of the Surrey Heath Core Strategy and Development Management Policies Document (2012)Policy WNP2.1 of the Windlesham Neighbourhood Plan
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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