Sedgehurst, Tickners Heath, Dunsfold Road, Alfold, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8HU

the ‘Erection of 1 no. dwelling following demolition of existing non-agricultural buildings; revised application further to WA/2022/02267

Authority: Waverley Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Glassar S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether or not the site is an appropriate location for housing
the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposal would result in an isolated home in the countryside contrary to Framework paragraph 84 and would cause harm to the character and appearance of the area, with these harms significantly and demonstrably outweighing the modest benefits of a single new dwelling.

the modest benefits of a single new home and minor contribution to housing supply were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the harm arising from the isolated location and erosion of rural character and appearance

Framework references: 84, 11, 115

Plan policies cited: Policy RE1, Policy RE3

Judgments cited: Braintree DC v SSCLG, Greyread Ltd & Granville Developments Ltd [2018] EWCA (Civ 610)

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