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Allowed2 June 20266004554

6 Morley Road, Farnham, GU9 8LT

Planning appeal 6004554 at 6 Morley Road, Farnham, GU9 8LT (Waverley Borough Council) was allowed on 2 June 2026 by Inspector E Catcheside, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

the erection of two semi detached dwellings following demolition of existing dwelling; creation of new access and erection of fencing and boundary walls

Authority
Waverley Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
E Catcheside
Postcode
GU9 8LT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
  • the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupants of 20-23 Fairholme Gardens and 1 York Road, with regard to privacy
  • the effect of the proposal on habitats and protected species
  • whether the proposal would accord with the statutory provisions for biodiversity net gain (BNG)

What decided it

The proposal accords with the development plan as it would not cause harm to character and appearance, would safeguard neighbouring living conditions, would not harm protected species or habitats, and would meet statutory biodiversity net gain requirements.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy TD1Policy DM1Policy DM4Policy DM5Policy NE1

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