Cricket Pavilion, Blackheath Lane, Wonersh, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0RF

Planning appeal 3352883 at Cricket Pavilion, Blackheath Lane, Wonersh, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0RF (Waverley Borough Council) was dismissed on 24 February 2025 by Inspector Goldberg V, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would be a suitable location for a short-term holiday let, having regard to the Council's spatial strategy and the provisions of the National Planning Policy Framework.

the change of use and alterations to former pavilion to provide a short-term holiday let

Authority: Waverley Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector: Goldberg V
Postcode: GU5 0RF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal would be a suitable location for a short-term holiday let, having regard to the Council's spatial strategy and the provisions of the National Planning Policy Framework
the effect of the proposal on dark skies and wildlife with regard to light pollution

What decided it

The unsuitability of the location for a short-term holiday let due to isolation from everyday services and dependency on private vehicles through an unsafe route, which substantially and demonstrably outweighs the modest housing benefit.

The substantial harm from locating a short-term holiday let in an unsuitable rural location significantly and demonstrably outweighs the moderate benefit of providing one additional dwelling in a context of 2.8-year housing land supply.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SP1Policy SP2Policy ST1Policy DM9Policy DM15Policy NE1Policy DM1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 73

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