®Planning appeal decision
Land to south of Oast House Lane, Upper Hale, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 0NW
the erection of 9 new houses with associated parking and new access
- 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 effect of the proposed development on protected species
What decided it
The significant and long-lasting harm to the character and appearance of the area and the countryside substantially outweighed the benefits of housing delivery in the context of the tilted balance.
The benefits of nine additional dwellings and limited economic and social benefits were outweighed by the substantial and long-lasting harm to character and appearance and the countryside, resulting in the adverse impacts significantly and demonstrably outweighing the benefits.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy RE1, Policy RE3, Policy FNP10, Policy FNP11, Policy NE1, Policy D1
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.