Planning appeal decision
Wyndham Lodge, 37 Church Road, Milford, Godalming, GU8 5JB
Planning appeal 3311562 at Wyndham Lodge, 37 Church Road, Milford, Godalming, GU8 5JB (Waverley Borough Council) was dismissed on 20 April 2023 by Inspector Thomas M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the acoustic fencing would preserve the character and appearance of the Conservation Area.
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- Authority
- Waverley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Thomas M
- Postcode
- GU8 5JB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the acoustic fencing would preserve the character and appearance of the Conservation Area
What decided it
The acoustic fencing would cause less than substantial harm to the Conservation Area by failing to preserve its character and appearance, and the private benefits of noise reduction and security do not outweigh this heritage harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HE8Policy D1Policy D4Policy RD1Policy TD1Policy HC3
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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