Planning appeal decision
40 Guildford Road, West End, Woking, GU24 9PW
Planning appeal 3318473 at 40 Guildford Road, West End, Woking, GU24 9PW (Surrey Heath Borough Council) was allowed on 8 June 2023 by Inspector Roberts G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area.
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
- Postcode
- GU24 9PW
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM9Principles 10.1Principles 10.2Principles 10.4Principles 10.5Design Guideline 5Design Guideline 3Principles 8.1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130Paragraph 44
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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