Grosvenor Court, Hipley Street, Old Woking, Surrey, GU22 9LL

Planning appeal 3354452 at Grosvenor Court, Hipley Street, Old Woking, Surrey, GU22 9LL (Woking Borough Council) was allowed on 18 June 2025 by Inspector Praine N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area.

the erection of a building, up to 4 storeys, containing x20 apartments with car parking, cycle stores, landscaping and associated works

Authority: Woking Borough Council
Appeal type: major · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Major dwellings
Inspector: Praine N
Postcode: GU22 9LL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area
The living conditions of future residential occupiers with particular reference to outdoor space for family sized units

What decided it

The proposed development's careful design, including stepped massing, varied materials, and strategic positioning behind existing buildings, combined with adequate outdoor amenity provision for future occupiers, outweighed concerns about height and outdoor space deficiency.

The benefits of residential development and housing delivery, combined with the sympathetic design integration and adequate living conditions provision, outweighed the limited harm from the absence of private outdoor space at one unit and the visual impact of increased height.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CS21Policy CS24Policy CS8

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