®Planning appeal decision
Step Cottage 1 Church Lane, Witley, GODALMING, GU8 5PN
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
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.
Framework references: 11, 208, 212, 215, 216
Plan policies cited: Policy TD1, Policy HA1, Policy HE8, Policy DM1, Policy DM4, Policy DM5, Policy DM20, Policy DM21, Policy HC3
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.