Planning appeal decision
Brook Cottage Station Lane, Enton, Godalming, GU8 5AE
Planning appeal 3361709 at Brook Cottage Station Lane, Enton, Godalming, GU8 5AE (Waverley Borough Council) was dismissed on 1 September 2025 by Inspector Reed J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the garden users and occupants of Shepley Cottage with regard to sunlight and outlook.
erection of extensions and alterations together with erection of a detached garage following demolition of existing
- Authority
- Waverley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Reed J
- Postcode
- GU8 5AE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the garden users and occupants of Shepley Cottage with regard to sunlight and outlook
What decided it
The proposed two storey extension would have an adverse effect on the living conditions of garden users at Shepley Cottage due to overbearing impact, increased overshadowing and loss of sunlight, failing to comply with Policies TD1 and DM5.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy TD1 of the Waverley Borough Local Plan Part 1 (2018)Policy DM5 of the Waverley Borough Local Plan Part 2 (2023)
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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