Planning appeal decision
Beech Rise, Lock Lane, Pyrford, Surrey, GU22 8UX
Planning appeal 3347090 at Beech Rise, Lock Lane, Pyrford, Surrey, GU22 8UX (Woking Borough Council) was dismissed on 27 November 2024 by Inspector Jones R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on protected species and habitat.
a planning application for two large horse stables, hay, feed, bedding, rug storage and secure tack room for six horses within one equine use structure following the demolition of an existing two stable block and store
- Authority
- Woking Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- agricultural · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Jones R
- Postcode
- GU22 8UX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on protected species and habitat
- Whether there would be a net loss of biodiversity
What decided it
The failure to demonstrate through appropriate seasonal surveys that the proposed development would not cause harm to bats, a protected species, contrary to Policy CS7 and the Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS7
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 154
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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