Qaro, Pyrford Heath, Pyrford, WOKING, GU22 8SR

the construction of an additional storey and associated hipped roof and the installation of external insulation, increase in height of ridge, changes to external materials, changes to fenestration, front porch addition and installation of solar panels

Authority: Woking Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Ellis G

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area
the effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of Summerley with regard to overbearing impact

What decided it

The proposal would result in harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and wider area that was not outweighed by other material considerations, particularly given that the fallback prior approval scheme would be less harmful.

Plan policies cited: Policy CS21 of the Woking Core Strategy (2012), Policy BE1 of the Pyrford Neighbourhood Plan (2017), Policy BE3 of the Pyrford Neighbourhood Plan (2017)

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