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Notice varied and upheld11 November 20253328599

Old Park Lane, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 5AA

Planning appeal 3328599 at Old Park Lane, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 5AA (Waverley Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 11 November 2025 by Inspector Bond V, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effects on the character and appearance of the area including impacts in relation to trees.

Without planning permission the operational development consisting of : 1. The erection of a building (“the Building”); 2. The erection of associated decking with railings and steps (“The Decking”)

Authority
Waverley Borough Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Other minor developments
Inspector
Bond V
Postcode
GU10 5AA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effects on the character and appearance of the area including impacts in relation to trees
  • highway safety in the vicinity of the appeal site
  • biodiversity interests

What decided it

The appeal development caused demonstrable harm to character and appearance, highway safety and biodiversity which was not outweighed by the limited business benefits offered.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy RE1Policy TD1Policy NE2Policy DM1Policy DM4Policy DM11Policy FNP1Policy FNP10Policy FNP20Policy ST1Policy DM1Policy FNP13Policy FNP12Policy FNP17
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 115Paragraph 116

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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