Planning appeal decision
3 Great Austins, Farnham, GU9 8JG
Planning appeal 3271628 at 3 Great Austins, Farnham, GU9 8JG (Waverley Borough Council) was dismissed on 31 January 2022 by Inspector Page L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Effect of the proposal on the Thames Basin Heaths SPA.
the erection of a new dwelling and associated parking areas following partial demolition of an existing dwelling
- Authority
- Waverley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Page L
- Postcode
- GU9 8JG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Effect of the proposal on the Thames Basin Heaths SPA
- Safety of the highway network
- Character and appearance of the area, including Great Austins Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposal conflicts with the Habitats Regulations and development plan policies NE1 and NE3 because the planning obligations necessary to mitigate effects on the Thames Basin Heaths SPA were not properly secured through valid and enforceable unilateral undertakings.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy NE1Policy NE3Policy ST1Policy HA1Policy NE2Policy FNP5Policy HE8Policy D6Policy D7
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 57
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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