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Dismissed4 March 20266003320

39 Oakridge, West End, Woking Surrey, GU24 9PJ

Planning appeal 6003320 at 39 Oakridge, West End, Woking Surrey, GU24 9PJ (Surrey Heath Borough Council) was dismissed on 4 March 2026 by Inspector Owen A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

extending existing semi-detached house to change the current property from a 1 bed to a 2 bed house; extension materials and style to match existing property

Authority
Surrey Heath Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Owen A
Postcode
GU24 9PJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
  • The effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of No.47 with respect to their outlook

What decided it

The extension would harmfully contrast with the staggered building line character of the terrace and would severely harm the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through loss of outlook and daylight, conflicting with the development plan with no material considerations to outweigh this.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM9Policy DH1Residential Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document (2017) principles 10.1Residential Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document (2017) principles 10.3Residential Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document (2017) principles 8.3

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