The Beeches, Wych Hill Lane, Woking, Surrey, GU22 0AH

Planning appeal 3371826 at The Beeches, Wych Hill Lane, Woking, Surrey, GU22 0AH (Woking Borough Council) was allowed on 22 December 2025 by Inspector Marriott H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the site would be a suitable location for the proposed development, with specific regard to flood risk.

‘the construction of a two-storey rear infill extension and part first floor rear extension to provide 1no. additional two-storey, two-bedroom unit, as well as alterations to the roof including the removal of a chimney breast and the addition of rooflights a nd enlargement of existing front balconies; all together with all other minor internal alterations ’

Authority: Woking Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Marriott H
Postcode: GU22 0AH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the site would be a suitable location for the proposed development, with specific regard to flood risk
the effect of the proposed development on the integrity of the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area (TBSPA)

What decided it

The updated Planning Practice Guidance on flood risk and the proportionate sequential test, combined with the appellant's detailed flood risk assessment demonstrating adequate mitigation measures and the secured Section 106 agreement for Thames Basin Heaths SPA mitigation, addressed the reasons for dismissal of the previous appeal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CS9Policy CS8Policy CS17saved Policy NRM6
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 175

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