Planning appeal decision
1 Greyfriars Drive, Bisley, Woking, Surrey, GU24 9EE
Planning appeal 3315995 at 1 Greyfriars Drive, Bisley, Woking, Surrey, GU24 9EE (Surrey Heath Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 19 April 2023 by Inspector Lawrence E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the character of the surrounding area.
erection of a part first floor/part two storey side extension, demolition of part of garage and erection of single storey side/rear extension and front porch. Replace conservatory glazed roof to tiled insulated vaulted pitched roof and internal alterations
- Authority
- Surrey Heath Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Lawrence E
- Postcode
- GU24 9EE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the character of the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed two-storey side extension would create an unacceptable visually stark flank wall facing Church Lane that would significantly harm the character and appearance of the area, outweighing any benefits to the appellant.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM9SPD Principles 7.8SPD Principles 10.1SPD Principles 10.3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 126Paragraph 130
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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