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Dismissed7 January 20253354056

14 Curley Hill Road, Lightwater, GU18 5YG

Planning appeal 3354056 at 14 Curley Hill Road, Lightwater, GU18 5YG (Surrey Heath Borough Council) was dismissed on 7 January 2025 by Inspector Andrews M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and its surroundings.

the erection of a two-storey front extension; a single storey rear extension with roof terrace over; changes to fenestration; internal alterations and associate landscaping and levelling

Authority
Surrey Heath Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Andrews M
Postcode
GU18 5YG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and its surroundings

What decided it

The proposal would replace an unassuming suburban dwelling with an overly dominant and bulky 'mansion style' building that would be harmful to the character and appearance of its surroundings and street scene, in clear conflict with the design policy framework.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM9 of the Surrey Heath Core Strategy and Development Management Policies Document 2021Principle 10.1 of the Residential Design Guide SPD 2017Principle B3 of the Lightwater Village Design Statement SPD 2007

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