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Dismissed23 April 20266003868

132 Worplesdon Road, Guildford, GU2 9RT

Planning appeal 6003868 at 132 Worplesdon Road, Guildford, GU2 9RT (Guildford Borough Council) was dismissed on 23 April 2026 by Inspector Everitt E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

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
Postcode
GU2 9RT

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D4Policy D5
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11

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