13 THE FLAT PARSONS GREEN, SURREY, HASLEMERE, GU27 1EE

upper floor single storey rear extension with loft and conversion into 7 residential units (5x1 bed and 2x2 bed) with 10 roof dormers. alteration at ground floor refuse store and cycle area

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

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers
the living conditions of future occupiers
on-street parking provision

What decided it

The considerable and long-lasting harms to character and appearance, neighbouring living conditions, future occupant living conditions, and parking provision significantly and demonstrably outweighed the moderate benefits of housing delivery in an area with a five-year housing land supply shortfall.

The benefits of housing delivery and efficient use of land (moderate weight) and limited economic and social benefits were outweighed by substantial weight given to considerable and long-lasting harms to character and appearance, neighbouring living conditions, future occupant living conditions, and parking provision, resulting in the proposal failing to constitute sustainable development.

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy TD1 of the Waverley Local Plan Part 1 2018, Retained Policies D1 and D4 of the Waverley Borough Local Plan 2002, Policy ST1 of the Waverley Local Plan Part 1 2018

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