Planning appeal decision
Paddock View, Snows Paddock, Windlesham, GU20 6LH
Planning appeal 3323930 at Paddock View, Snows Paddock, Windlesham, GU20 6LH (Surrey Heath Borough Council) was allowed on 30 November 2023 by Inspector Phillips B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including its effect on trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO).
the construction of detached outbuilding providing triple garage, home office and gym
- Authority
- Surrey Heath Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Phillips B
- Postcode
- GU20 6LH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including its effect on trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO)
What decided it
The outbuilding does not harm the character and appearance of the surrounding area or the protected trees, and a similar structure would be permitted development as a fallback position.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM9 of the Core Strategy and Development Management Policies 2011-2028 (2012)Policy 2.1 of the Windlesham Local Plan (2018)Policy 2.2 of the Windlesham Local Plan (2018)
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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