Planning appeal decision
57 Queensway, Frimley Green, Camberley, Surrey, GU16 6QB
Planning appeal 3361961 at 57 Queensway, Frimley Green, Camberley, Surrey, GU16 6QB (Surrey Heath Borough Council) was dismissed on 1 May 2025 by Inspector Davis 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 area.
‘proposed studio for use by the main house’
- Authority
- Surrey Heath Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Davis J
- Postcode
- GU16 6QB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed building's combination of length, height and forward siting would make it an unduly prominent and incongruous addition to the street scene, causing harmful effects on the character and appearance of the area that cannot be adequately mitigated.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM9 of the Surrey Heath Core Strategy and Development Management Policies 2012Policy DH1 of the emerging Local Plan 2019-2038PO1 of the Western Urban Area Character Supplementary Planning Document 2012principles 10.1 and 10.2 of the Residential Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document 2017
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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