Planning appeal decision
9 Longmead, Guildford, GU1 2HN
Planning appeal 3322974 at 9 Longmead, Guildford, GU1 2HN (Guildford Borough Council) was allowed on 9 August 2023 by Inspector Cramond D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the locality.
a single storey front extension, garage conversion, first floor side extension, part single and part two storey rear extension & fenestration changes to the external appearance
- Authority
- Guildford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Cramond D
- Postcode
- GU1 2HN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the locality
What decided it
The proposal would result in a well-designed dwelling that would not reduce the character or visual qualities of the street scene and would comply with local plan design policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy H4Policy D4
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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