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Allowed20 March 20263368124

Land to the Rear of Lingcroft and Flats 1 and 2 , Lingcroft, Pyrford Road, West Byfleet, KT12 6QS

Planning appeal 3368124 at Land to the Rear of Lingcroft and Flats 1 and 2 , Lingcroft, Pyrford Road, West Byfleet, KT12 6QS (Woking Borough Council) was allowed on 20 March 2026 by Inspector Coles C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the integrity of the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area.

demolition of existing triple garage, greenhouse and storage units to create a new three bedroom chalet bungalow on the land to rear of Flats 1 and 2 Lingcroft

Authority
Woking Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Coles C
Postcode
KT12 6QS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the integrity of the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area

What decided it

The submission of a Unilateral Undertaking securing sufficient financial contributions towards SAMM mitigation measures, confirmed as adequate by Natural England, ensured the proposal would not have an adverse effect on the integrity of the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS8 of the Woking Core Strategy (2012)Policy NRM6 of the South East Plan (2009)

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