Harrier Farm, Vachery Estate, Horsham Road, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8EF

the demolition of grain silo and redevelopment and conversion of agricultural buildings for residential use

Authority: Waverley Borough Council
Appeal type: major · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Major dwellings
Inspector: Rogers J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the location of the proposed development would be suitable, having regard to its accessibility to shops and services

What decided it

The significant weight attached to the conflict with the development plan's strategic approach to deliver development in a sustainable manner, combined with the limited contribution of a single dwelling to housing supply, outweighed the moderate weight given to heritage asset reuse and housing benefits.

The adverse impacts of the development, particularly the conflict with policies SP2 and ST1 promoting sustainable development and sustainable transport, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of one additional dwelling and heritage asset enhancement; the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply.

Framework references: 11, 74, 80, 110, 203

Plan policies cited: Policy SP2, Policy ST1

Judgments cited: Braintree District Council v SSSCLG & Ors [2017] EWCA 2743 (Admin)

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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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