14 Curley Hill Road, Lightwater, GU18 5YG

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

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.

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

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