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Dismissed29 June 20266008398

Nirvana, Orchard Close, East Horsley, KT24 5EZ

Planning appeal 6008398 at Nirvana, Orchard Close, East Horsley, KT24 5EZ (Guildford Borough Council) was dismissed on 29 June 2026 by Inspector G Ellis, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area.

the erection of a two storey side and rear extension and attached garage to facilitate the creation of an additional storey, along with alterations to fenestration following demolition of garage/workshop and rear conservatory

Authority
Guildford Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
G Ellis
Postcode
KT24 5EZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area

What decided it

The scale, height and massing of the proposed development, when considered in combination, would result in a substantial two-storey form out of keeping with the character of the area and intrusive to the street scene, conflicting with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D1Policy D4Policy H4Policy EH-H7(a)
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 12

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