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Dismissed23 January 20243321578

Far Ben, Scotland Lane, Haslemere , Surrey , GU27 3AB

Planning appeal 3321578 at Far Ben, Scotland Lane, Haslemere , Surrey , GU27 3AB (Waverley Borough Council) was dismissed on 23 January 2024 by Inspector Rogers J, 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 the Surrey Hills National Landscape and an Area of Great Landscape Value.

the subdivision of the site and the erection of a detached single storey dwellinghouse, erection of boundary walls, creation of a parking area, and associated works

Authority
Waverley Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Rogers J
Postcode
GU27 3AB

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 the Surrey Hills National Landscape and an Area of Great Landscape Value
  • whether the future occupiers of the proposed development would be likely to experience adequate living conditions, with specific reference to privacy and daylight
  • the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of existing occupiers of Far Ben, with specific reference to external amenity space
  • whether the location of the appeal site would be suitable for the proposed dwelling, having regard to the Framework

What decided it

The proposed development would cause harm to the character and appearance of the Surrey Hills National Landscape and Area of Great Landscape Value by introducing a cramped dwelling in a stepped arrangement that disrupts the prevailing pattern of development, which is a clear reason for refusal that engages the Framework's protection of such areas.

The neutral factors regarding the location and existing occupiers' amenity space did not outweigh the harm to the character and appearance of the national landscape and the inadequate privacy for future occupiers.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy RE3 of the Waverley Borough Local Plan Part 1: Strategic Policies and SitesPolicy TD1 of the Waverley Borough Local Plan Part 1: Strategic Policies and SitesPolicy DM1 of the Waverley Borough Local Plan Part 2: Site Allocations and Development Management 2023Policy DM4 of the Waverley Borough Local Plan Part 2: Site Allocations and Development Management 2023Policy DM5 of the Waverley Borough Local Plan Part 2: Site Allocations and Development Management 2023Policy SP2 of the Waverley Borough Local Plan Part 1: Strategic Policies and SitesPolicy H1 of the Haslemere Neighbourhood Plan 2013-2032Policy H6 of the Haslemere Neighbourhood Plan 2013-2032
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 12Paragraph 15

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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