Planning appeal decision
26 Upper Way, Farnham, GU9 8RG
Planning appeal 3322940 at 26 Upper Way, Farnham, GU9 8RG (Waverley Borough Council) was allowed on 12 October 2023 by Inspector Sedgwick P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of occupiers of 24 Upper Way, with particular regard to outlook, light and privacy.
rear and side extensions to existing detached house
- Authority
- Waverley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Sedgwick P
- Postcode
- GU9 8RG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of occupiers of 24 Upper Way, with particular regard to outlook, light and privacy
What decided it
The actual distance between the side walls of the extension and those of No 24 would exceed 3 metres because of the gaps between the houses and boundary wall, and the stepped wall configuration would prevent significant overlooking between bedrooms.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy TD1 of the Waverley Borough Local Plan Part 1 (2018)Policies FNP1 and FNP16 of the Farnham Neighbourhood Plan 2020Policies DM1 and DM5 of the Waverley Borough Local Plan Part 2 (2023)
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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