Planning appeal decision
21 Woodmancourt, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 2BT
Planning appeal 3334023 at 21 Woodmancourt, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 2BT (Waverley Borough Council) was allowed on 18 June 2024 by Inspector Miles H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed new dwelling on the character and appearance of the area including with regard to trees.
single storey extension and internal alterations to no. 21. Including demolition of existing detached garage and sub division of plot for a new four bedroom dwelling (referred to as No 21A Woodmancourt). Proposal includes associated parking and amenity
- Authority
- Waverley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Miles H
- Postcode
- GU7 2BT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed new dwelling on the character and appearance of the area including with regard to trees
- The effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with particular regard to privacy to no 19 and whether it would be overbearing to nos 19 and 20 Woodmancourt
- Whether the location is a suitable site for housing
What decided it
The proposed development would not cause unacceptable harm to character and appearance, living conditions of neighbours, or be an unsuitable location for housing, and therefore the appeal should be allowed.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
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- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 123
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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