21 Oak Tree Road, Knaphill, Woking, Surrey, GU21 2RW

Planning appeal 3365387 at 21 Oak Tree Road, Knaphill, Woking, Surrey, GU21 2RW (Woking Borough Council) was allowed on 29 August 2025 by Inspector Knight A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the single storey side and rear element of the appeal scheme on the living conditions of occupiers of 19 Oak Tree Road with particular regard to light and outlook.

variation of Conditions 1 (Approved Plans), 6 (Soft Landscaping), 7 (Hard Landscaping) and 8 (EV Charging Point) of planning permission PLAN/2023/0792 (Retrospective Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of PLAN/2022/0547 (Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of replacement dwelling)) to increase the height of the single storey rear element, two-storey front projection and ridge height and alterations to fenestration. Alterations to landscaping and EV charger and addition of solar panels

Authority: Woking Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Knight A
Postcode: GU21 2RW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the single storey side and rear element of the appeal scheme on the living conditions of occupiers of 19 Oak Tree Road with particular regard to light and outlook

What decided it

The 20cm increase in height of the single storey element would have only modest effects on the neighbouring property's views and outlook in the context of the previously approved scheme, and would not cause significant harmful impact on living conditions.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CS21
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 57

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