Vintners, Guildford Road, Alfold, GU6 8HF

the ‘demolition of existing dwelling and garages and erection of 9 dwellings

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

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
The effect of the proposed development on protected species

What decided it

The proposal would not harm the character and appearance of the area and would accord with the development plan, supported by the Council's inability to demonstrate a 5-year housing land supply and the contribution to housing provision.

The benefits of housing delivery and contribution to the Council's housing provision objectives outweighed any concerns regarding character and appearance, given the visual containment of the site and its relationship to existing development.

Framework references: 174, 56

Plan policies cited: Policy RE1, Policy NE1, Policy ALH1, Policy CC1, Policy CC2

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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.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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