Planning appeal decision
17 Brackenwood Road, Woking, GU21 8XF
Planning appeal 3314061 at 17 Brackenwood Road, Woking, GU21 8XF (Woking Borough Council) was allowed on 17 April 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.
Erection of two-storey rear extension, single storey side extension, loft conversion and front façade reconfiguration
- Authority
- Woking Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Jarvis P
- Postcode
- GU21 8XF
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 careful siting, proportionate scale relative to the plot shape, and contemporary design approach that complements the host dwelling and street scene while maintaining suitable distances and privacy for neighbours.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS21 of the Woking Core Strategy DPD (2012)
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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