Planning appeal decision
78 Oak Hill, Wood Street Village, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 3ES
Planning appeal 6004116 at 78 Oak Hill, Wood Street Village, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 3ES (Guildford Borough Council) was allowed on 2 April 2026 by Inspector Crutchfield K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the ground floor element of the rear extension on the living conditions of the occupants of 80 Oak Hill, with particular reference to outlook.
changes to fenestration, new single storey front porch, part single storey part two storey rear extension
- Authority
- Guildford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Crutchfield K
- Postcode
- GU3 3ES
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the ground floor element of the rear extension on the living conditions of the occupants of 80 Oak Hill, with particular reference to outlook
What decided it
The staggered rear elevations and sloping roof design would prevent undue dominance and preserve acceptable outlook for the neighbouring property.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D5Policy H4
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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