GARAGES ADJACENT TO CORNERWAYS , TILFORD ROAD , HINDHEAD, GU26 6PZ

change of use to garage building to a dwelling together with associated works (revision of WA/2023/00086)

Authority: Waverley Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Pattison B

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
whether the future occupiers of the proposal would have acceptable living conditions with particular reference to the adequacy of the outdoor amenity space

What decided it

The harm to character and appearance caused by the conversion and the inadequate outdoor amenity space for future occupiers, combined with the conclusion that good design and place-making must outweigh the benefits of providing an additional windfall housing unit.

Framework references: 124, 70

Plan policies cited: Policy TD1 of the Local Plan Part 1 (2018), Policies H2 and H6 of the Haslemere Neighbourhood Plan (2021), Policy DM5 of the Local Plan Part 2

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