Land south of Goose Cottage, Green Lane, Dockenfield, Farnham, GU10 4JD

change of use of land for single gypsy pitch in the alternative to permission granted for double garage under WA/2017/1498

Authority: Waverley Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: caravan-gypsy · Change of use
Inspector: Cuthbert L

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether there is a requirement to demonstrate gypsy status under Policy DM37 of the LPP2
whether the gypsy pitch would be suitably located, having regard to the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
the effect of the proposal on ecology/biodiversity and on protected trees
whether any harm arising from the proposal would be outweighed by other considerations

What decided it

The proposal would cause significant and long-lasting harm to the character and appearance of the area and would fail to adequately address concerns regarding protected trees and biodiversity, with these harms significantly and demonstrably outweighing the benefits of providing an additional gypsy pitch.

Framework references: 11, 28

Plan policies cited: Policy ANH4, Policy DM37, Policy DM4, Policy DM1, Policy DM11, Policy NE1

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