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Dismissed2 December 20253372006

266 Albert Drive, Sheerwater, Woking, Surrey, GU21 5TX

Planning appeal 3372006 at 266 Albert Drive, Sheerwater, Woking, Surrey, GU21 5TX (Woking Borough Council) was dismissed on 2 December 2025 by Inspector Cramond D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the locality.

the construction of a part single, part two storey rear extension, two storey side extension and part single, part two storey front extension and porch following partial demolition of existing garage

Authority
Woking Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Cramond D
Postcode
GU21 5TX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the locality
  • living conditions for neighbours

What decided it

The cumulative extent of the extensions is excessive from both aesthetic and amenity perspectives, causing unacceptable adverse effects on the character and appearance of the locality and living conditions for neighbours.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
CS21CS24Woking's Landscape and Townscape Supplementary Planning Document Design (2015)Outlook, Amenity, Privacy and Daylight Supplementary Planning Document (2022)

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