Land at Catteshall Lane, Godalming, GU7 1DE

Planning appeal 3313319 at Land at Catteshall Lane, Godalming, GU7 1DE (Waverley Borough Council) was dismissed on 22 September 2023 by Inspector Phillips B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

the ‘erection of 4 dwellings, with access to Catteshall Lane

Authority: Waverley Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Phillips B
Postcode: GU7 1DE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupants of neighbouring properties, having particular regard to the outlook, light and privacy
whether the proposal provides adequate living conditions for future occupiers, with respect to outlook, light and privacy

What decided it

The harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding area, to which the Inspector attributed great importance, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of housing delivery despite the five-year housing land supply shortfall.

The benefits of housing delivery and efficient use of the site were outweighed by the significant harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding area, resulting in the proposal not comprising sustainable development.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy D1Policy D4Policy TD1Policy GOD5
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 130

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