Planning appeal decision
West Lodge, Stilemans Estate, Hascombe Road, Godalming, GU8 4AB
Planning appeal 3303303 at West Lodge, Stilemans Estate, Hascombe Road, Godalming, GU8 4AB (Waverley Borough Council) was allowed on 5 April 2023 by Inspector Simpson V, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the development on highway safety, with particular regard to pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders.
the construction of new access
- Authority
- Waverley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Minor offices/R&D/light industry
- Inspector
- Simpson V
- Postcode
- GU8 4AB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the development on highway safety, with particular regard to pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders
What decided it
The proposed access would not pose an unacceptable highway safety risk to pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders, with adequate visibility splays and low anticipated traffic generation.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy RE2Policy D4Policy TD1Policy RE3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 147Paragraph 150Paragraph 110Paragraph 112Paragraph 111Paragraph 176Paragraph 56
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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