®Planning appeal decision
Gemini Chapel, Kings Road, HASLEMERE, GU27 2QA
described on the planning application form as ‘Demolition of single storey extension on Kings Road and conversion of disused church hall into four dwellings with associated amenity space, refuse and cycle storage.’
- Authority
- Waverley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Simpson L
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on protected species (Bats)
- Whether the proposed development would provide an acceptable standard of living accommodation for future occupiers, with particular regard to outlook/access to natural light (Plot 1) and the amount and quality of amenity space (Plot 1 and 2)
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The absence of an ecological survey to confirm that protected bats would not be adversely affected, combined with the substandard private amenity space provision for Plot 1, rendered the development unacceptable despite acceptable character and appearance impacts.
Framework references: 99, 130
Plan policies cited: Policy NE1, Policy TD1, Policy D4, Policy D1
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.