Planning appeal decision
43 Downhurst Road, Ewhurst, Cranleigh, GU6 7QQ
Planning appeal 3334974 at 43 Downhurst Road, Ewhurst, Cranleigh, GU6 7QQ (Waverley Borough Council) was dismissed on 28 October 2024 by Inspector Cahalane R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
erection of a dwelling following demolition of existing garage
- Authority
- Waverley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Cahalane R
- Postcode
- GU6 7QQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The significant harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding area, which would not be outweighed by the benefits of housing supply and environmental measures when assessed against the Framework as a whole.
The significant harm to character and appearance would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the moderate benefits of housing supply and environmental measures, such that the proposal would not constitute sustainable development under paragraph 11(d) of the Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM1Policy TD1Policy RE1Policy DM4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 60
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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