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Allowed21 July 20253363183

Step Cottage 1 Church Lane, Witley, Godalming, GU8 5PN

Planning appeal 3363183 at Step Cottage 1 Church Lane, Witley, Godalming, GU8 5PN (Waverley Borough Council) was allowed on 21 July 2025 by Inspector Heppell J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of Witley Conservation Area and preserve the setting of listed buildings and a non-designated heritage asset.

change of use and alterations to ancillary outbuilding to provide an independent dwelling

Authority
Waverley Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Heppell J
Postcode
GU8 5PN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of Witley Conservation Area and preserve the setting of listed buildings and a non-designated heritage asset
  • the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of future occupiers with particular reference to private garden space

What decided it

The degree of intensification resulting from the proposal would be low such that the quiet rural character of the area would not be adversely affected, and the proposal would preserve the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and the setting of listed buildings and non-designated heritage asset.

No balancing exercise was required as the Inspector found no harm to heritage assets; material considerations did not indicate a decision other than in accordance with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy TD1Policy HA1Policy HE8Policy DM1Policy DM4Policy DM5Policy DM20Policy DM21Policy HC3
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 208Paragraph 212Paragraph 215Paragraph 216

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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