Planning appeal decision
West Lodge, At Stilemans, Hascombe Road, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4AB
Planning appeal 3315890 at West Lodge, At Stilemans, Hascombe Road, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4AB (Waverley Borough Council) was dismissed on 6 October 2023 by Inspector Price A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to landscaping, scale and appearance.
reserved matters application pursuant to WA/2020/1155 regarding the proposed construction of a replacement dwelling following the demolition of the existing detached dwelling
- Authority
- Waverley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Price A
- Postcode
- GU8 4AB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to landscaping, scale and appearance
What decided it
The insufficient detail provided in respect of landscaping proposals, particularly regarding soft and hard landscaping materials and the size, amount and species of proposed plants, contrary to the relevant local plan policies requiring high quality design responding to distinctive local character.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy TD1Policy DM1Policy DM4Policy RE2Policy DM14
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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