Sandalwood Binton Lane, Seale, FARNHAM, GU10 1LG

the erection of a roof extension with dormer windows and a single storey rear extension, following demolition of existing single storey extension

Authority: Guildford Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Murray D

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposed extensions constitute 'inappropriate development' in the Green Belt
The effect on openness of the Green Belt
Whether, if inappropriate development, this is clearly outweighed by very special circumstances

What decided it

The appeal scheme, when assessed against the lawful fallback position and considering building volume rather than floorspace alone, does not constitute disproportionate additions to the original dwelling and therefore falls within the exception in NPPF paragraph 154(c) for extensions that do not result in disproportionate additions.

Framework references: 153, 154

Plan policies cited: Policy P2 of the Guildford Borough Local Plan: Strategy and Sites

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