Planning appeal decision
35 St Johns Road, Farnham, GU9 8NU
Planning appeal 6002901 at 35 St Johns Road, Farnham, GU9 8NU (Waverley Borough Council) was allowed 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 living conditions of the occupiers of 37 St Johns Road, with particular regard to visual impact and loss of daylight/sunlight.
extensions and alterations including roof mounted solar panels
- Authority
- Waverley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Lawrence E
- Postcode
- GU9 8NU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 37 St Johns Road, with particular regard to visual impact and loss of daylight/sunlight
What decided it
The proposed extension would not have a materially greater impact on the living conditions of the occupiers of No.37 than the extant approved scheme, and would actually slightly improve daylight and sunlight levels compared to that approved scheme.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM4Policy DM5Policy TD1Policy FNP1Policy FNP16
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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