Holly Lodge, Catena Rise, Lightwater, Surrey, GU18 5RD

a part two storey and part single storey extension and subdivision of residential site into 2 x 2-bedroom dwellings; demolition of previous extension and garage

Authority: Surrey Heath Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Johnson B

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, with regard to the site layout
whether the proposal would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants, with regard to private outdoor amenity space
whether the proposal makes adequate provision for vehicle parking, in the interests of highway safety
the effect of the proposal on the integrity of the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area

What decided it

The proposal accords with the development plan taken as a whole and would not cause unacceptable harm on any of the main issues, with appropriate mitigation secured for SPA impacts.

Framework references: 129, 115, 57, 12

Plan policies cited: Policy DM9, Policy DM11, Policy CP14B, Saved Policy NRM6, Principle B2 of the Lightwater Village Design Statement Supplementary Planning Document

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