5 Tekels Park, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 2LE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

• the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
• whether the proposed scheme would meet the statutory requirements for the provision of biodiversity net gain
• the effect of the proposal on protected species, with particular regard to bats and badgers
• whether the proposed development would increase flood risk, with particular regard to surface water run-off
• the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 5 Tekels Park, and whether acceptable living conditions would be provided for future occupants, with particular regard to privacy

What decided it

The significant harm to character and appearance, combined with unresolved failures to demonstrate compliance with biodiversity net gain, protected species, and flood risk requirements, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the modest housing supply benefit.

The modest benefit of one dwelling contributing to housing supply in a settlement with local services was significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the significant harm to character and appearance and the failures to demonstrate compliance with statutory biodiversity net gain, protected species protection, and flood risk management requirements.