Planning appeal decision
144 Goldsworth Road, Woking, GU21 6NE
Planning appeal 3364418 at 144 Goldsworth Road, Woking, GU21 6NE (Woking Borough Council) was allowed 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.
erection of a single storey rear extension, lowering of kerb, and creation of front hardstanding and associated hard and soft landscaping including retaining wall
- 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 to the front of the property on highway safety
What decided it
The proposed development is similar to existing off-street parking arrangements in the area and would not result in unacceptable highway safety impacts or harm to character and appearance, with appropriate conditions to manage residual concerns.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS21
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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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