Planning appeal decision
29 Merrow Woods, Guildford, GU1 2LQ
Planning appeal 3324646 at 29 Merrow Woods, Guildford, GU1 2LQ (Guildford 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 character and appearance of the building and surrounding area.
The proposed works will include a rear single storey extension, conversion of the garage into habitable space, with a fi rst floor side extension over part of the converted garage and a ground floor extension infill
- Authority
- Guildford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Sedgwick P
- Postcode
- GU1 2LQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the building and surrounding area
- the living conditions of occupiers of 27 Merrow Woods, with particular regard to light and outlook
What decided it
The proposed development would not harm the character and appearance of the building and surrounding area, nor would it unacceptably impact the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, in accordance with the development plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H4Policy D4Policy D5
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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