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Allowed2 February 20243326599

The Ridings , Lynx Hill, East Horsley, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT24 5AX

Planning appeal 3326599 at The Ridings , Lynx Hill, East Horsley, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT24 5AX (Guildford Borough Council) was allowed on 2 February 2024 by Inspector Buchanan R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed dwelling on the character and appearance of the area having regard to its design, including scale.

construction of a 5 bedroom detached dwelling with integral garage following the demolition of the existing house

Authority
Guildford Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Buchanan R
Postcode
KT24 5AX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed dwelling on the character and appearance of the area having regard to its design, including scale

What decided it

The proposed house, subject to conditions securing appropriate external materials and design details reflecting the local arts and crafts style, would be in keeping with the general character of the village and the particular location in Lynx Hill, making a positive contribution to the character and appearance of the area in compliance with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
East Horsley Neighbourhood Plan Policy EH-H7East Horsley Neighbourhood Plan Policy EH-S1Guildford Borough Local Plan: Strategy and Sites 2019 Policy D1Guildford Borough Local Plan: Development Management Policies 2023 Policy D4Guildford Borough Local Plan: Development Management Policies 2023 Policy D8Guildford Borough Local Plan: Development Management Policies 2023 Policy D5
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 12

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