Planning appeal decision
55 Guildford Park Road, Guildford, GU2 7ND
Planning appeal 3330050 at 55 Guildford Park Road, Guildford, GU2 7ND (Guildford Borough Council) was dismissed on 18 January 2024 by Inspector Davis J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling, the semi-detached pair and the surrounding area.
retention of existing single storey rear extension at ground level, alteration to existing building to reduce unauthorised extended areas, pitched roof at front side and rear dormer including external alterations
- Authority
- Guildford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Davis J
- Postcode
- GU2 7ND
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling, the semi-detached pair and the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed partial side gable and rear dormer would have a harmful effect on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling, the semi-detached pair and surrounding area, contrary to Policies D1, D4 and H4 of the Guildford Borough Local Plan and the design objectives of the NPPF.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D4Policy H4
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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