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

Planning appeal 6002682 at Holly Lodge, Catena Rise, Lightwater, Surrey, GU18 5RD (Surrey Heath Borough Council) was allowed on 16 April 2026 by Inspector Johnson B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, with regard to the site layout.

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
Postcode: GU18 5RD

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM9Policy DM11Policy CP14BSaved Policy NRM6Principle B2 of the Lightwater Village Design Statement Supplementary Planning Document
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 129Paragraph 115Paragraph 57Paragraph 12

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