®Planning appeal decision
132 Worplesdon Road, Guildford, GU2 9RT
described on the application form as “proposed new erection of 1 x two-storey and 1 x three-storey residential blocks comprising of 2 x one-bedroom flats and 3 x two- bedroom flats at the existing open air of 132 Worplesdon Rd, Guildford GU2 9RT
- Authority
- Guildford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Everitt E
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of adjacent dwellings, with particular regard to outlook, privacy, sunlight and outdoor space
- whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers, with regard to outdoor space, outlook and daylight
What decided it
The significant and demonstrable harm to character and appearance and living conditions of both existing and future occupiers outweighs the benefits of housing delivery in circumstances where the Council cannot demonstrate a 5-year supply.
The benefits of new housing on underutilised land in a sustainable location with good access to services and public transport, and economic benefits during construction and occupation, were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the adverse impacts on character and appearance and living conditions, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy D4, Policy D5
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.