Beechwood and land to the rear of 4 Maori Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 2EL

Erection of 4 residential dwellings, associated access, landscaping and parking, following demolition of existing dwelling and garage

Authority: Guildford Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Naylor R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

impacts of the proposal on the living conditions of the adjoining neighbours with specific regard to overlooking and privacy
impacts of the proposal on the living conditions of adjoining properties with specific regard to noise and disturbance
impacts of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The unacceptable harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at The Cedars through overlooking, loss of privacy, and noise and disturbance from Plots 3 and 4 and the increased vehicular activity could not be outweighed by the modest housing benefits of the small-scale development.

Plan policies cited: Policy D5, Policy D8, Policy D1, Policy D4

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