Planning appeal decision
The Laurels, Bisley Green, Bishley, Woking, Surrey, GU24 9EW
Planning appeal 3313222 at The Laurels, Bisley Green, Bishley, Woking, Surrey, GU24 9EW (Surrey Heath Borough Council) was allowed on 1 August 2023 by Inspector Redford R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the Framework.
the extension of the existing outrigger to provide better connection to the existing garden, new kitchen and utility room
- Authority
- Surrey Heath Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Redford R
- Postcode
- GU24 9EW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposal would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the Framework
- the effect it has upon the openness of the Green Belt
- if the development is inappropriate whether the harm by reason of inappropriateness, and any other harm, is clearly outweighed by other considerations so as to amount to the very special circumstance necessary to justify the development
What decided it
The proposal would retain the sense and character of the original building and its overall proportions and form, thereby complying with paragraph 149(c) of the Framework and not constituting inappropriate development in the Green Belt.
What the Inspector cited
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 149
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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