146 Goldsworth Road, Woking, GU21 6NE

Planning appeal 3364413 at 146 Goldsworth Road, Woking, GU21 6NE (Woking Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 31 July 2025 by Inspector Pipe C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development to the front of the property on the character and appearance of the host property and area in general.

the erection of a 2 storey rear extension, the erection of an infill porch to the front and proposed roof enlargement with 1m increase in ridge height with 6No roof lights and landscaping and driveway modifications to the front to create 3 parking spaces

Authority: Woking Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Pipe C
Postcode: GU21 6NE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development to the front of the property on the character and appearance of the host property and area in general
The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of occupants of neighbouring properties
Highway safety

What decided it

The proposed two-storey rear extension and rooflights would cause unacceptable overbearing impact and loss of privacy to neighbouring occupants, contrary to Policy CS21 and the Design SPD, whereas the front porch and driveway modifications would not cause such harm and were therefore allowed.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CS21 of the Woking Local Development Document, Woking Core Strategy (2012)Woking Design SPD (2015)Woking Borough Council Location Development Document, Outlook, Amenity, Privacy and Daylight Supplementary Planning Document (2022)
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11

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