®Planning appeal decision
Foxwood Hookley Lane, Elstead, GODALMING, GU8 6JD
Retention of dwelling and associated works
- Authority
- Waverley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Carpenter C
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed boundary fence on the living conditions of the occupiers of Foxwood, with particular reference to outlook and light.
- Whether the proposed fence would provide adequate living conditions for existing and future occupiers of the new dwelling, with particular reference to outlook and light.
- The effect of the new dwelling and the proposed fence on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
What decided it
The substantial harm to the living conditions of both the neighbouring occupiers of Foxwood and the future occupiers of the new dwelling, caused by the proposed fence's effect on outlook and light, significantly and demonstrably outweighs the limited benefits of delivering one small self-build dwelling.
The substantial harm to living conditions significantly and demonstrably outweighs the limited benefits of one small self-build dwelling and modest contribution to housing supply, such that permission should be refused despite the Council's inability to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy TD1 of WLP1, Policy DM1 of WLP2, Policy DM5 of WLP2, Policy DM4 of WLP2, Policy DM13 of WLP2
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.