Land at Rose Court, Rye Common Lane, Crondall, Farnham, GU10 5RR

erection of 9 dwellings and associated garages, access and landscaping

Authority: Hart District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Page L

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal is in an appropriate location for housing

What decided it

The site's location outside settlement boundaries with significantly constrained public transport accessibility and limited local services means it is not a sustainable location and the previously developed land is not appropriate for the proposed residential use.

The modest contribution to housing land supply and socio-economic benefits were insufficient to outweigh the harm derived from the proposal being in an inappropriate location contrary to development plan policy, particularly given the Council can demonstrate a five year housing land supply.

Framework references: 11, 79, 85, 105, 110, 119

Plan policies cited: Policy SS1, Policy NBE1, Policy DNP1, Policy 1, Policy SD1

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
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