Little Oaks Jackmans Lane, WOKING, GU21 7RL

the erection of 2 x semi-detached and 1 x detached dwelling and associated hard and soft landscaping following the demolition of the existing dwelling

Authority: Woking Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Sylvester G

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of Heathside, with particular regard to outlook and access to sunlight
Whether the proposal would comply with national and local planning policy, which seeks to steer new development away from areas at risk of flooding

What decided it

The cumulative harm to character and appearance, living conditions of neighbours, and failure to comply with flood risk policy, which collectively brought the proposal into conflict with the development plan as a whole, could not be outweighed by the modest benefits of housing delivery and economic contribution.

Framework references: 135, 165, 168

Plan policies cited: Policy CS21, Policy CS9, Policy DM10, Policy DM13

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
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