Planning appeal decision
Silverdale Horsham Lane, Ewhurst, Cranleigh, GU6 7SW
Planning appeal 3290852 at Silverdale Horsham Lane, Ewhurst, Cranleigh, GU6 7SW (Waverley Borough Council) was dismissed on 13 January 2023 by Inspector Redford R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would constitute permitted development in respect to Class Q(b) and paragraph Q.1.
the conversion of existing agricultural outbuilding into a single storey residence. All habitable rooms will have natural light & ventilation as shown on drawing No 455/01
- Authority
- Waverley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Redford R
- Postcode
- GU6 7SW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would constitute permitted development in respect to Class Q(b) and paragraph Q.1
- If the proposal is found to constitute permitted development, whether prior approval would be required
What decided it
The existing agricultural building requires substantial replacement of structural elements (roof, exterior walls, and floor) beyond what is reasonably necessary for conversion to residential use, failing to meet the Class Q(b) permitted development criteria.
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