Planning appeal decision
Land to the Rear of, 164 to 176 New Road, Chilworth, GU4 8LX
Planning appeal 3322135 at Land to the Rear of, 164 to 176 New Road, Chilworth, GU4 8LX (Guildford Borough Council) was allowed on 26 January 2024 by Inspector Guest H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
erection of 3 no. two storey dwellings with associated parking and landscaping together with formation of vehicular access
- Authority
- Guildford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Guest H
- Postcode
- GU4 8LX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The layout of the three proposed dwellings follows the established pattern of nearby infill schemes and would not appear cramped or harm the character and appearance of the area, particularly given the retention of trees in neighbouring gardens and views of the wider countryside.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D4Policy D8Policy ID10
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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