®Planning appeal decision
Land Adjoining West Farm, Runfold, Farnham , Surrey, GU10 1PJ
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
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.
Framework references: 11, 60, 180, 205, 208
Plan policies cited: Policy HA1, Policy RE1, Policy RE3, Policy TD1, Policy DM4, Policy DM11, Policy DM15, Policy DM20, Policy FNP1, Policy FNP10
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.