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Dismissed3 July 20253344623

37 Hewitts Road, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8US

Planning appeal 3344623 at 37 Hewitts Road, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8US (Waverley Borough Council) was dismissed on 3 July 2025 by Inspector Cahalane R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of nearby residents, with particular regard to noise and disturbance.

change of use of land from residential (Use Class C3) to mixed use residential and dog grooming (Sui Generis) and erection of an outbuilding for use as a dog grooming business following demolition of existing shed

Authority
Waverley Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Change of use
Inspector
Cahalane R
Postcode
GU6 8US

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of nearby residents, with particular regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The significant and unmitigable harm to the living conditions of nearby residents from unpredictable and impulsive noise generated by barking dogs, given the outbuilding's proximity to neighbouring dwellings, outweighed the moderate economic benefits of the small business proposal.

What the Inspector cited

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