Hornbeam, 174 The Street, West Horsley, Surrey, KT24 6HS

Planning appeal 6002529 at Hornbeam, 174 The Street, West Horsley, Surrey, KT24 6HS (Guildford Borough Council) was dismissed on 3 March 2026 by Inspector Lawrence E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and the area.

for the erection of a new detached double garage with loft room storage over

Authority: Guildford Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Lawrence E
Postcode: KT24 6HS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and the area

What decided it

The proposed garage's prominent siting, depth, height and bulk would unacceptably obstruct views of the host dwelling and detract from the open and spacious character of the street scene and its semi-rural setting.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy D1 of the Guildford Borough Local Plan: Strategy and Sites 2015-2034Policy WH2 of the West Horsley Neighbourhood Plan 2016-2033Section 3.5 of the Guildford Borough Residential Extensions and Alterations Supplementary Planning Document
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 131Paragraph 135

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