®Planning appeal decision
11 Woodlands Lane, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 1JU
the erection of 1 dwelling
- Authority
- Waverley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Courtney T
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- whether the proposed development would provide adequate living conditions for future occupants, with particular regard to outlook and outdoor amenity space
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at Nos 3 and 4 Underwood Road, with particular regard to privacy and outlook
- the effect of the proposed development on protected species
- the effect of the proposed development on trees
What decided it
The substantial harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by introducing an isolated backland dwelling that would jar with the established pattern of development and fail to respect the spacious, landscaped character of Woodlands Lane significantly and demonstrably outweighed the moderate benefit of providing one additional dwelling to address housing undersupply.
The substantial harm to character and appearance and to future occupants' living conditions significantly and demonstrably outweighed the moderate benefit of providing one additional dwelling in a context of housing undersupply, tipping the balance against the proposal.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy TD1, Policy DM1, Policy DM4, Policy DM5, Policy NE1, Policy NE2, Policy DM11, Policy H6, Policy H9
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.