Planning appeal decision
40 Binscombe Lane, Farncombe, GU7 3PP
Planning appeal 3316575 at 40 Binscombe Lane, Farncombe, GU7 3PP (Waverley Borough Council) was dismissed 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 setting to the host dwelling, the street scene and the surrounding area.
the erection of detached garage with ancillary room above accessed by external staircase; retaining boundary walls and brick piers with sliding vehicle access gate following demolition of existing detached garage
- Authority
- Waverley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Lawrence E
- Postcode
- GU7 3PP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the setting to the host dwelling, the street scene and the surrounding area
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of No.6 and No.42, with particular regard to visual impact and privacy
What decided it
The proposal would unacceptably harm the character and appearance of the street scene and materially detract from the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through overbearing visual impact and loss of privacy, with no conditions capable of satisfactorily addressing these compelling reasons for refusal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy TD1LPP2 Policy DM4LPP2 Policy DM5LPP2 Policy DM1LPP2 Policy DM13Godalming and Farncombe Neighbourhood Plan 2019 Policy GOD5
- 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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