Tangley Lea, New Road, Chilworth, Guildford, Surrey, GU4 8LZ

erection of six dwellings, including access and parking following the demolition of the existing dwelling

Authority: Guildford Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Miles H

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
The effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with particular regard to Casa Mia and 155-157 New Road

What decided it

The unacceptably cramped and developed appearance of the site, with limited soft landscaping and bulky roof forms, would significantly harm the open and spacious character of the area, combined with the serious harmful overbearing effect on neighbouring occupiers at 155-157 New Road.

Plan policies cited: Policy D1 of the Guildford Borough Local Plan Strategy and Sites (2019), Policy D4 of the Guildford Borough Local Plan Development Management Policies (2023), Policy D8 of the Guildford Borough Local Plan Development Management Policies (2023), Policy H1 of the Guildford Borough Local Plan Strategy and Sites (2019), Policy D9 of the Guildford Borough Local Plan Development Management Policies (2023), Policy D5 of the Guildford Borough Local Plan Development Management Policies (2023)

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