Planning appeal decision
87 The Street, West Horsley, Leatherhead, KT24 6BG
Planning appeal 3330204 at 87 The Street, West Horsley, Leatherhead, KT24 6BG (Guildford Borough Council) was allowed on 8 May 2024 by Inspector Willmer P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the architectural integrity of the host property, the character of the street scene and whether the development would serve to preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the West Horsley Conservation Area.
a two storey rear and side extension following demolition of a single storey rear and side extension
- Authority
- Guildford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Willmer P
- Postcode
- KT24 6BG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the architectural integrity of the host property, the character of the street scene and whether the development would serve to preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the West Horsley Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed extension, as designed with appropriate setbacks and contemporary detailing, would appear as a well-mannered, subordinate addition that would not harm the architectural integrity of the host property or the character of the conservation area street scene.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D3Policy H4Policy D4Policy D18Policy D20Policy WH1Policy WH2
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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