Planning appeal decision
21 Cavendish Road, Woking, GU22 0EP
Planning appeal 3316520 at 21 Cavendish Road, Woking, GU22 0EP (Woking Borough Council) was allowed on 17 May 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 locality.
the erection of a two storey side extension and single storey rear extension following demolition of existing rear conservatory
- Authority
- Woking Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Lawrence E
- Postcode
- GU22 0EP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the locality
- Whether the resultant property would provide satisfactory living conditions for its occupiers, with particular regard to private garden space
What decided it
The quality and compatibility of the garden space with local character was determined to be of greater importance than strict adherence to minimum size standards, and the proposed extensions would respect the spatial characteristics and design of the host dwelling and street scene.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS21SPD-D Section 9DSPD-A Section 4SPD-A Appendix 1
- 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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