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Allowed7 October 20253367879

8 the Street, West Horsley Leatherhead, Guildford, Surrey, KT24 6AX

Planning appeal 3367879 at 8 the Street, West Horsley Leatherhead, Guildford, Surrey, KT24 6AX (Guildford Borough Council) was allowed on 7 October 2025 by Inspector Heppell J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of 10 The Street with particular reference to light and outlook.

loft conversion, rear and side extensions to form two additional one-bedroom flats. Ground floor clinic use retained”

Authority
Guildford Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Other minor developments
Inspector
Heppell J
Postcode
KT24 6AX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of 10 The Street with particular reference to light and outlook
  • the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of future occupiers with particular reference to outdoor space

What decided it

The blocking up of the first floor window at 10 The Street removed the Council's primary concern about loss of light and outlook, and the amended plans incorporating the shared garden area satisfied the requirements for outdoor space for future occupiers.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D5Policy ID10

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