Planning appeal decision
Former Wisley Airfield, Hatch Lane, Ockham, Surrey, GU23 6NU
Planning appeal 3279752 at Former Wisley Airfield, Hatch Lane, Ockham, Surrey, GU23 6NU (Guildford Borough Council) was allowed on 31 October 2022 by Inspector Clarke B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
a detailed application for roundabout and stub road
- Authority
- Guildford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- major · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- utilities-energy · Other Major Developments
- Inspector
- Clarke B
- Postcode
- GU23 6NU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- the effects of the development upon the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular reference to noise
- the effects of the development upon biodiversity
What decided it
The proposed development would not result in adverse effects on character and appearance, living conditions, or biodiversity, and these considerations outweighed concerns about prematurity and potential future design amendments.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy LNPWN1BPolicy G1(3)Policy ID4
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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