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Split Decision17 October 20243342414

The Green Elm Corner, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4LX

Planning appeal 3342414 at The Green Elm Corner, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4LX (Waverley Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 17 October 2024 by Inspector Redford 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.

the erection of a 166 square metre Agricultural Barn and to regulate the planning for the existing yard for an existing farm and rural contracting business

Authority
Waverley Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
agricultural · Minor general industry/storage/warehousing
Inspector
Redford R
Postcode
GU8 4LX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • The living conditions of neighbouring residents with specific regard to noise and disturbance
  • Biodiversity
  • The safety of users of the adjacent bridleway

What decided it

The barn's use for agricultural purposes only would not intensify site use beyond what is reasonably expected from the lawful agricultural use, whereas the rural contracting business element lacked sufficient evidence to demonstrate it would not cause unacceptable harm to neighbouring living conditions and bridleway safety.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy TD1Policy RE1Policy DM4Policy DM15Policy NE1Policy DM1(g)Policy DM5Policy DM9

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