Planning appeal decision
86 The Mount, Guildford, GU2 4JB
Planning appeal 3314128 at 86 The Mount, Guildford, GU2 4JB (Guildford Borough Council) was dismissed on 8 August 2023 by Inspector Pattison B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 84a The Mount with particular reference to outlook.
demolition existing bungalow and garage, and the construction of a new 2 storey dwelling (with room in the roof) with basement level and associated external works
- Authority
- Guildford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Pattison B
- Postcode
- GU2 4JB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 84a The Mount with particular reference to outlook
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposal would harm the living conditions of occupiers of 84a The Mount through its dominant and oppressive effect on outlook due to its height, depth and proximity to the shared boundary with a neighbouring dormer window.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D5 of the DMPPolicy D1 of the Guildford Borough Local Plan: Strategy and Sites 2015 - 2034 (2019)Policy D4 of the DMP
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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