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Dismissed25 April 20243337273

47 Denzil Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7NG

Planning appeal 3337273 at 47 Denzil Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7NG (Guildford Borough Council) was dismissed on 25 April 2024 by Inspector Shrimplin R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and its surroundings.

described in the application form as follows: “Loft extension consisting of changing the roof shape to add a full rear dormer and raising the ridge height to accommodate a compliant second floor, solar panels and a mix of external and internal insulation to improve the building fabric whist retaining the front of the house to preserve its architectural style

Authority
Guildford Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Shrimplin R
Postcode
GU2 7NG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and its surroundings

What decided it

The visual harm caused by the prominent and incongruous dormer construction to the character and appearance of the host building and streetscene outweighs the benefits of the additional accommodation.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D1Policy H4Policy D4
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 12

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