5 Larkfield Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU97DB

described in the application form as a “Single storey rear extension, garage conversion, rear timber deck and alterations - Resubmission of WA/2022/03009 with 3m timber deck and screening

Authority: Waverley Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Shrimplin R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the residential amenities of neighbours (whether unacceptable harm would be caused by overbearing appearance, loss of light or intrusion on privacy)

What decided it

The extended deck and side stair would have an unacceptable impact on the amenities of residents at number 7 through overbearing appearance and unacceptable intrusion on privacy, conflicting with policies intended to protect residential amenities and achieve high standards of design.

Plan policies cited: Policy TD1, Policy DM1, Policy DM4, Policy DM5, Policy FNP1, Policy FNP16

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