Planning appeal decision
5 Larkfield Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU97DB
Planning appeal 3328118 at 5 Larkfield Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU97DB (Waverley Borough Council) was dismissed on 25 April 2024 by Inspector Shrimplin R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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).
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
- Postcode
- GU9 7DB
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy TD1Policy DM1Policy DM4Policy DM5Policy FNP1Policy FNP16
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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