11 Woodlands Lane, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 1JU

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.