Planning appeal decision
34 Bayfield Avenue, Frimley, Camberley, GU16 8TU
Planning appeal 3351561 at 34 Bayfield Avenue, Frimley, Camberley, GU16 8TU (Surrey Heath Borough Council) was dismissed on 30 April 2025 by Inspector Mansfield T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
two-storey side and rear extension, single storey front extension and adaptions, and associated internal alterations
- Authority
- Surrey Heath Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Mansfield T
- Postcode
- GU16 8TU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed side extension's gable roof design would create an awkward and contrived overlap with the existing gable, significantly detracting from the distinctive character of the Post War Open Estate and conflicting with Policy DM9.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM9 of the Surrey Heath Borough Council Core Strategy & Development Management Policies 2011-2028Principles 10.1, 10.3 and 10.4 of the Surrey Heath Residential Design Guide (2017)P01 and P03 of the Western Urban Area Character Supplementary Planning Document (2012)
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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