Planning appeal decision
Hedgehog Suffield Lane, Puttenham, Guildford, GU3 1BQ
Planning appeal 3334506 at Hedgehog Suffield Lane, Puttenham, Guildford, GU3 1BQ (Guildford Borough Council) was allowed on 22 April 2025 by Inspector Bale M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed outbuildings would be sited forward of a wall forming the principal elevation of the original dwellinghouse, and thus whether they would benefit from Class E permitted development rights under the GPDO.
the erection of two Class E buildings, one is required for a home office for the applicant whose work requires a home office, the other is required as a gym and sauna for the use and enjoyment of the family
- Authority
- Guildford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- ldc · Lawful Development Certificate
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Bale M
- Postcode
- GU3 1BQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed outbuildings would be sited forward of a wall forming the principal elevation of the original dwellinghouse, and thus whether they would benefit from Class E permitted development rights under the GPDO
What decided it
The north elevation facing Murtmead Lane, rather than the south elevation, is the principal elevation of the original dwellinghouse, meaning the proposed outbuildings would not breach the Class E restriction on siting forward of the principal elevation.
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