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Allowed3 July 20233311941

Land at Waverley Lane, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8ET

Planning appeal 3311941 at Land at Waverley Lane, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8ET (Waverley Borough Council) was allowed on 3 July 2023 by Inspector Coffey L, following an inquiry. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

the erection of up to 146 dwellings (with all matters reserved except for access) together with the

Authority
Waverley Borough Council
Appeal type
major · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Inquiry
Development
residential · Major dwellings
Inspector
Coffey L
Postcode
GU9 8ET

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
  • Whether any conflict with the development plan is outweighed by any other matters, including the housing land supply position and the benefits of the proposal

What decided it

The absence of a five-year housing land supply engaged the tilted balance, and the substantial benefits of housing delivery (including affordable housing) were not significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the localised landscape harm and conflict with Policy FNP10.

The localised landscape and visual harm, and the harm from developing an unallocated site outside the built-up area boundary contrary to Policy FNP10, did not significantly and demonstrably outweigh the substantial benefits of market and affordable housing delivery, sustainable location, biodiversity net gain, public open space and economic benefits, so the tilted balance favoured granting permission.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SP2Policy ALH1Policy RE1Policy RE3FNP1FNP10FNP11FNP14FNP13Policy NE1Policy NE3Policy AHN1Policy ST1Policy DM11Policy DM15Policy DM1Policy TD1Policy CC2Policy DM4Policy NE2Policy C7Policy D7
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 198Paragraph 174Paragraph 111Paragraph 57Paragraph 11Paragraph 14

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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