Planning appeal decision
19 East Lane, West Horsley, Leatherhead, KT24 6HJ
Planning appeal 3358021 at 19 East Lane, West Horsley, Leatherhead, KT24 6HJ (Guildford Borough Council) was allowed on 12 May 2025 by Inspector Heppell J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
the erection of three terraced two storey houses with roof space accommodation following demolition of existing house, creation of new access, with associated parking and landscaping
- Authority
- Guildford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Heppell J
- Postcode
- KT24 6HJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of no 5 Greta Close with particular reference to privacy
What decided it
The proposed development accords with the development plan policies requiring high quality design responsive to local character and distinctiveness, and would not cause unacceptable impacts on the living conditions or privacy of neighbouring occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D4Policy D8Policy WH2Policy D5Policy P6Policy P5Policy WH4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 58
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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