Planning appeal decision
8 Beech Drive, Blackwater, Camberley, GU17 0NA
Planning appeal 3327288 at 8 Beech Drive, Blackwater, Camberley, GU17 0NA (Hart District Council) was dismissed on 6 October 2023 by Inspector Murray D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area.
the conversion of loft into habitable accommodation by installing a full-length rear dormer
- Authority
- Hart District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Murray D
- Postcode
- GU17 0NA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed dormer would materially harm the character and appearance of the host property and street scene by extending above the ridge and running the full length of the rear roof slope, contrary to Policy NBE9 and NPPF design guidance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy NBE9
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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