Planning appeal decision
Barn Platt, Franksfield, Peaslake, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 9SR
Planning appeal 3337625 at Barn Platt, Franksfield, Peaslake, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 9SR (Guildford Borough Council) was allowed on 23 September 2024 by Inspector Miles H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the condition is reasonable and necessary having regard to the effect of the development on the Green Belt, including the effect on its openness and the character and appearance of the area including the Surrey Hills National Landscape.
proposed front porch, two storey side extension, replacement roof to include two dormer windows and three rooflights, changes to fenestration, partial rendering and an outdoor swimming pool following demolition of front and rear single storey extensions without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 23/P/01267, dated 14 September 2023
- Authority
- Guildford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Miles H
- Postcode
- GU5 9SR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the condition is reasonable and necessary having regard to the effect of the development on the Green Belt, including the effect on its openness and the character and appearance of the area including the Surrey Hills National Landscape
What decided it
The restriction of Classes A and D is reasonable and necessary to allow the Council to control future extensions that could result in disproportionate additions and harm to Green Belt openness, whereas restrictions on Classes AA, B and C are not justified.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy P2Policy P1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 154
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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