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Allowed10 December 20253369260

1 Guildcroft, Guildford, GU1 2JU

Planning appeal 3369260 at 1 Guildcroft, Guildford, GU1 2JU (Guildford Borough Council) was allowed on 10 December 2025 by Inspector Coles C, 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.

erection of a two storey, self-build dwelling including vehicular access and landscaping

Authority
Guildford Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Coles C
Postcode
GU1 2JU

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 dwelling would integrate satisfactorily into the streetscene through its positioning, design, materials and landscaping, resulting in no materially significant impact on the character and appearance of the area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D1Policy H1Policy D4Policy D6Policy D8Policy P5
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 58

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