7 Wren Close, Yateley, GU46 6NZ

Planning appeal 6001121 at 7 Wren Close, Yateley, GU46 6NZ (Hart District Council) was dismissed on 12 February 2026 by Inspector Pickernell E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the area.

double storey side extension to provide annex for relative

Authority: Hart District Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Pickernell E
Postcode: GU46 6NZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the area

What decided it

The proposed extension would result in a dwelling significantly larger and wider than surrounding properties, appearing incongruous and imposing in the street scene and conflicting with the prevailing pattern of development, thereby causing harm to the character and appearance of the area contrary to development plan policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy NBE9 of the Hart District Local Plan (Replacement) 1996 – 2006 (Adopted April 2009)Policy GEN 1 of the Hart Local Plan (Replacement) 1996 – 2006 Saved Policies (Adopted May 2020)Policy YDNFP4 of the Yateley, Darby Green and Frogmore Neighbourhood Plan 2020 – 2032 (Adopted July 2022)

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