Planning appeal decision
Land Rear of 9 Brambleton Avenue, Farnham, GU9 8QU
Planning appeal 3313652 at Land Rear of 9 Brambleton Avenue, Farnham, GU9 8QU (Waverley Borough Council) was allowed on 11 September 2023 by Inspector Sabu R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the Wealden Heaths Phase I Special Protection Area (WHSPA) and Thames Basin Heath Special Protection Area (TBHSPA).
erection of a dwelling including new vehicular access and associated works
- Authority
- Waverley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Sabu R
- Postcode
- GU9 8QU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the Wealden Heaths Phase I Special Protection Area (WHSPA) and Thames Basin Heath Special Protection Area (TBHSPA)
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with regard to privacy and outlook
- the effect of the proposal on highway safety
What decided it
The acceptance of a Unilateral Undertaking securing mitigation contributions for the Thames Basin Heath Special Protection Area, combined with adequate separation distances from neighbours and satisfactory highway arrangements, made the development acceptable.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy NE1Policy NE3Policy TD1Policy ST1Policy FNP1Policy DM5Policy FNP16Policy CC2
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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