Planning appeal decision
148 Goldsworth Road, Woking, GU21 6NE
Planning appeal 3331607 at 148 Goldsworth Road, Woking, GU21 6NE (Woking Borough Council) was allowed 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 and surrounding area.
side infill extension to square the existing house and a new pitched roof with rear first floor dormer
- Authority
- Woking Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Davis J
- Postcode
- GU21 6NE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed roof form, whilst raising the ridge height significantly, would not appear disproportionately large or bulky and would be consistent with the mixed character of the street, thus preserving the character and appearance of the dwelling and surrounding area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS21 of the Woking Core Strategy (2012)Supplementary Planning Document 'Woking Design' (2015)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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