Land in Peaslake Between High Steeps and Homecroft , Peaslake, Surrey, GU5 9SY

Planning appeal 3340262 at Land in Peaslake Between High Steeps and Homecroft , Peaslake, Surrey, GU5 9SY (Guildford Borough Council) was dismissed on 12 May 2025 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 area, including the Surrey Hills National Landscape and Area of Great Landscape Value.

erection of a new detached dwelling with access, parking, bins space to drive area

Authority: Guildford Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Cahalane R
Postcode: GU5 9SY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including the Surrey Hills National Landscape and Area of Great Landscape Value
the effect of the proposal on the significance of the Peaslake Conservation Area as a designated heritage asset, through development in its setting

What decided it

The proposed dwelling and particularly the front parking area would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area and to the significance of the Peaslake Conservation Area through development in its setting, which could not be justified by the moderate benefits of housing supply and economic contribution.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy P1Policy D1Policy D3Policy D4Policy D18Policy D20
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 208Paragraph 212Paragraph 213Paragraph 215

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