7 St. Pauls Close, Tongham, Farnham, GU10 1EN

build two out buildings (sheds) on hard stands beyond dwelling front elevation where curtilage is detached from property (not directly in front of house) as this should be the best area keeping it out of site of neighbours. Lawful develop certificate was submitted of this but requires planning because the sheds are beyond front elevation

Authority: Guildford Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Hills J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The development would introduce harmful cumulative bulk into an open area and enclose existing space that serves to break up built form, thereby harming character and appearance and conflicting with the development plan.

Framework references: 12

Plan policies cited: Policy D1 of the Guilford Local Plan: strategy and sites 2015-2034 Adopted April 2019

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