Tregaron , Grange Drive, Woking, GU21 4BU

Planning appeal 3347902 at Tregaron , Grange Drive, Woking, GU21 4BU (Woking Borough Council) was dismissed on 10 March 2025 by Inspector Willmer P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring residential occupiers in terms of its potential to appear overbearing and result in a level of overlooking to cause a loss of privacy.

the erection of two storey and single storey front, side and rear extensions with games room in roof space following demolition of existing garage store and conservatory

Authority: Woking Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Willmer P
Postcode: GU21 4BU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring residential occupiers in terms of its potential to appear overbearing and result in a level of overlooking to cause a loss of privacy

What decided it

The proposed development would cause significant harm to the living conditions of the occupiers of Little Garth through overbearing appearance and overlooking leading to loss of privacy, contrary to Policy CS21 and the SPD guidance on separation distances.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CS21 of the Woking Local Development Document-Woking Core Strategy (Adopted October 2012)Woking Borough Council Local Development Documents-Amenity, Privacy and Daylight-Supplementary Planning Document SPD (Adopted February 2022)Woking Design SPD (Adopted February 2015)

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