Planning appeal decision
140 Guildford Road, Lightwater, GU18 5RW
Planning appeal 3316252 at 140 Guildford Road, Lightwater, GU18 5RW (Surrey Heath Borough Council) was allowed on 18 May 2023 by Inspector Roberts G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area.
conversion of garage into habitable accommodation with alterations to the front façade, construction of single storey side/rear extension, internal alterations and associated works
- Authority
- Surrey Heath Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Roberts G
- Postcode
- GU18 5RW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed extension would be hidden from public view and would be proportionate, subservient and sympathetic to the host property, causing no harm to character and appearance or neighbours' living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM9Principles 10.3Principles 10.4Principles B2Principles B3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 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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