4 Chuters Close, Byfleet, West Byfleet, KT14 7QD

Planning appeal 3346594 at 4 Chuters Close, Byfleet, West Byfleet, KT14 7QD (Woking Borough Council) was dismissed on 9 October 2024 by Inspector Evans L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing property and on the local area.

construction of a loft conversion comprising of a rear dormer and front rooflights

Authority: Woking Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Evans L
Postcode: KT14 7QD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing property and on the local area
The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the neighbours at Nos 7 and 8 Melville Court, Binfield Road and Nos 107 and 109 High Road, with particular regard to overlooking and loss of privacy
Whether there would be satisfactory parking provision

What decided it

The material harm to character and appearance of the property and local area, combined with inadequate parking provision, could not be justified despite the absence of harm to neighbours' living conditions.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CS21Policy CS24Policy CS18Woking Core StrategySupplementary Planning Document: Woking DesignSupplementary Planning Document: Outlook, Amenity, Privacy and DaylightSupplementary Planning Document: Parking Standards 2018
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 12Paragraph 135

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