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Allowed11 August 20266007844

34, Norfolk Farm Road, Woking, GU22 8LF

Planning appeal 6007844 at 34, Norfolk Farm Road, Woking, GU22 8LF (Woking Borough Council) was allowed on 11 August 2026 by Inspector L C Hughes, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

the erection of a first-floor extension and two-storey front extension to create a two-storey house including rear roof lights.

Authority
Woking Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
L C Hughes
Postcode
GU22 8LF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The varied design and massing of neighbouring dwellings within the immediate context meant the proposed increase in height and two-storey extension would not appear incongruous or dominant, and would not erode the character and appearance of the area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS21 of the Woking Core Strategy (2012)Policy BE1 of the Pyrford Neighbourhood Plan (2017)

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