Orchard Farm Harpers Road, Ash, ALDERSHOT, GU12 6DB

the erection of 51 dwellings with associated open space, landscaping and parking

Authority: Guildford Borough Council
Appeal type: major · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Hearing
Development: residential · Major dwellings
Inspector: Clegg R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on highway safety on Harpers Road.
The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of this part of Ash.

What decided it

The proposal caused no unacceptable harm to highway safety or character and appearance, and the minor less-than-substantial heritage harm was clearly outweighed by the public benefits, resulting in overall compliance with the development plan.

Framework references: 110, 111, 114, 180, 202

Plan policies cited: Policy A31, Policy ID3, Policy D3, Policy D4, Policy NRM6, Policy P5, Policy H2, Policy H7, Policy ID4, Policy P4, Policy ID1, Policy H1, Policy D1, Policy D2, Policy D7, Policy D12, Policy D16

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- Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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- Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
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