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Dismissed24 October 20243346216

Land Adjoining West Farm, Runfold, Farnham , Surrey, GU10 1PJ

Planning appeal 3346216 at Land Adjoining West Farm, Runfold, Farnham , Surrey, GU10 1PJ (Waverley Borough Council) was dismissed on 24 October 2024 by Inspector O'Connor H, following a hearing. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, having regard to the significance and special interest of West Farmhouse and Barn, Grade II listed buildings, landscape character and trees.

the erection of 2 three bedroom detached dwellings and two garages (attached at Plot 1, detached for Plot 2)

Authority
Waverley Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Hearing
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
O'Connor H
Postcode
GU10 1PJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, having regard to the significance and special interest of West Farmhouse and Barn, Grade II listed buildings, landscape character and trees
  • If harm arises, whether this is outweighed by other material considerations

What decided it

The less than substantial harm to the significance of the two Grade II listed buildings, to which great weight was attached, was not outweighed by the public benefits, providing a clear reason for refusal under paragraph 11d)(i).

The benefits of two additional dwellings, limited economic activity, biodiversity net gain and reduced anti-social behaviour (attributed moderate positive weight cumulatively) did not outweigh the great weight given to the less than substantial harm to two listed buildings and the localised harm to the rural landscape, so the balance tipped against the proposal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy HA1Policy RE1Policy RE3Policy TD1Policy DM4Policy DM11Policy DM15Policy DM20Policy FNP1Policy FNP10
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 60Paragraph 180Paragraph 205Paragraph 208

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