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Dismissed7 July 20253351485

Land Rear of 1-3 St James Close, St Johns, Woking, Surrey, GU21 7QF

Planning appeal 3351485 at Land Rear of 1-3 St James Close, St Johns, Woking, Surrey, GU21 7QF (Woking Borough Council) was dismissed on 7 July 2025 by Inspector Moore J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effects of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area.

erection of one detached two storey dwelling with associated parking and amenity space

Authority
Woking Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Moore J
Postcode
GU21 7QF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effects of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area
  • the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at No 5 St James Close, with particular regard to privacy

What decided it

The proposal would harm the character and appearance of the area by appearing as a dominant and cramped form within a narrow plot that conflicts with the prevailing pattern of development and the spacious character of the locality.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS21Policy DM10
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 125

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