Planning appeal decision
117 Princess Road, Maybury, Woking, Surrey, GU22 8ER
Planning appeal 3326335 at 117 Princess Road, Maybury, Woking, Surrey, GU22 8ER (Woking Borough Council) was dismissed on 28 March 2024 by Inspector Lawrence R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of varying the condition, with regard to the revised landscaping details, on the character and appearance of the area.
the erection of 2 x two storey dwellings (2x bed) following demolition of part of No 117 Princess Road and erection of a part two storey, part single rear extension and single storey front extension to No 117 and associated landscaping and parking, without complying with condition 2 (approved plans) attached to planning permission Ref PLAN/2019/0206 dated 15 July 2020
- Authority
- Woking Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Lawrence R
- Postcode
- GU22 8ER
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of varying the condition, with regard to the revised landscaping details, on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The revised landscaping details would have an adverse effect on the character and appearance of the area by providing insufficient soft landscaping to soften the harsh appearance of the extensive hardstanding and multiple retaining walls.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS21CS24DM2DM10
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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