land adjacent Cherry Tree, Cherry Tree Road, Rowledge, Surrey, GU10 4AB

Proposed new dwelling on plot of land adjacent to Cherry Tree, Cherry Tree Road

Authority: Waverley Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Sutton A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, which includes a locally listed building

What decided it

The substantial harm to the character and appearance of the area, including the setting of a locally listed building, significantly and demonstrably outweighs the limited benefits of providing one dwelling and small economic benefit, even under the tilted balance test.

The substantial harm to character and appearance, including the setting of a non-designated heritage asset, significantly and demonstrably outweighs the limited benefits of housing supply and economic benefit from one dwelling

Framework references: 11, 203

Plan policies cited: Policy HA1, Policy TD1, Policy HE4, Policy D1, Policy D4, Policy FNP1

Judgments cited: Bernard Wheatcroft Ltd v SSE [JPL, 1982, P37]

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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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