Lakeside Dental Practice, 1 Shackstead Lane, Godalming, GU7 1RL

Planning appeal 3348865 at Lakeside Dental Practice, 1 Shackstead Lane, Godalming, GU7 1RL (Waverley Borough Council) was dismissed on 2 December 2024 by Inspector Praine N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the area including the Conservation Area.

the erection of first floor extension and alterations

Authority: Waverley Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: community-institutional · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Praine N
Postcode: GU7 1RL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the area including the Conservation Area

What decided it

The harm to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area, found to be less than substantial but of considerable importance and weight, was not outweighed by the unsubstantiated public benefits claimed by the appellant.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy HA1 of the Waverley Borough Local Plan Part 1: Strategic Policies and Sites 2018Policy DM20 of the Waverley Borough Local Plan Part 2: Site Allocations and Development Management Policies 2023Policy DM21 of the Waverley Borough Local Plan Part 2: Site Allocations and Development Management Policies 2023Paragraph 9.6 of the Godalming & Farncombe Neighbourhood Plan 2019
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 205Paragraph 208Paragraph 85

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