1 Lords Hill Cottages, Shamley Green, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0TH

sustainability led design and build of 2 storey extension and single storey alteration including demolishing existing garage and adjoining store, dining room, conservatory and store

Authority: Waverley Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Pattison B

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the Framework and any relevant development plan policies
the effect of the proposal on the openness of the Green Belt
the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 2 Lords Hill Cottages, with particular reference to light
the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
if it is inappropriate development, whether the harm by reason of inappropriateness, and any other harm, is clearly outweighed by other considerations so as to amount to the very special circumstances needed to justify the development

What decided it

The proposal constitutes inappropriate development in the Green Belt that would cause substantial harm to openness and unacceptably harm neighbouring living conditions, and the sustainable design benefits do not clearly outweigh these harms to justify very special circumstances.

Framework references: 142, 153, 154

Plan policies cited: Policy RE2 of the Waverley Borough Local Plan Part 1: Strategic Policies and Sites (2018), Policy DM14 of the Waverley Borough Local Plan Part 2: Site Allocations and Development Management Policies (2023), Policy TD1 of the Waverley Borough Local Plan Part 1: Strategic Policies and Sites (2018), Policy RE3 of the Waverley Borough Local Plan Part 1: Strategic Policies and Sites (2018), Policy DM4 of the Waverley Borough Local Plan Part 2: Site Allocations and Development Management Policies (2023)

Read the decision letter on the Inspectorate’s site

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