Planning appeal decision
Middleton White Lane, Ash Green, Aldershot, GU12 6HN
Planning appeal 3333200 at Middleton White Lane, Ash Green, Aldershot, GU12 6HN (Guildford Borough Council) was dismissed on 6 August 2024 by Inspector Praine N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on designated open space and the character and appearance of the area including trees.
the erection of 9 houses following demolition of existing house
- Authority
- Guildford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Praine N
- Postcode
- GU12 6HN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on designated open space and the character and appearance of the area including trees
What decided it
The proposed development would unacceptably harm the designated open space and overall character and appearance of the area by eroding its visual value, contrary to Policy ID4 of the Local Plan and paragraph 103 of the NPPF.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ID4Policy ID5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 103
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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