40 Guildford Road, West End, WOKING, GU24 9PW

erection of single storey front and rear extension, erection of new pitched roof to the front to comprise habitable space within loft area and erection of side dormers and roof lights. Restyling of existing elevation to comprise white render finish, brick slips, synthetic slates and aluminium doors and windows

Authority: Surrey Heath Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Roberts G

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area
the living conditions of future and neighbouring occupiers

What decided it

The revised plan removing the problematic rooflights and the Inspector's assessment that the extensions would be subservient, proportional and would not cause material harm to character, appearance or neighbouring living conditions.

Framework references: 130, 44

Plan policies cited: Policy DM9, Principles 10.1, Principles 10.2, Principles 10.4, Principles 10.5, Design Guideline 5, Design Guideline 3, Principles 8.1

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