®Planning appeal decision
12 South Hill, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3SY
Planning appeal 3351715 at 12 South Hill, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3SY (Guildford Borough Council) was dismissed on 4 April 2025 by Inspector Francis L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the appeal proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Guildford Town Centre Conservation Area.
two storey rear extension and single storey side extension (resubmission of 23/P/00962) (amended plans received on 20/02/2024 and 26/02/2024 showing the single storey element reduced in size)
- Authority
- Guildford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Francis L
- Postcode
- GU1 3SY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the appeal proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Guildford Town Centre Conservation Area
What decided it
The use of uPVC windows at first-floor side elevation level, visible from the public realm and adjacent to existing timber windows, would cause less than substantial harm to the conservation area that is not outweighed by the private and limited public benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D20
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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