Planning appeal decision
Mossy Copse, Smithwood Common Rd, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8QR
Planning appeal 3341846 at Mossy Copse, Smithwood Common Rd, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8QR (Waverley Borough Council) was dismissed on 17 February 2026 by Inspector Walker A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not the Council's refusal to issue the LDC was well-founded.
Erection of two single storey extensions and alterations to openings on south elevation following demolition of existing detached garage
- Authority
- Waverley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- ldc · Lawful Development Certificate
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Walker A
- Postcode
- GU6 8QR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether or not the Council's refusal to issue the LDC was well-founded
What decided it
The proposed extension would breach the permitted development limitation A.1.(e)(i) by extending beyond a wall forming the principal elevation of the original dwellinghouse.
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