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Allowed14 October 20266008502

Land West of Loxwood Road, Alfold, GU6 8HR

Planning appeal 6008502 at Land West of Loxwood Road, Alfold, GU6 8HR (Waverley Borough Council) was allowed on 14 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on foul water infrastructure and whether any required improvements would be adequately secured.

outline planning application (with all matters reserved except for access) for the development of up to 70 homes (including affordable housing), new vehicular access, associated parking and landscaping

Authority
Waverley Borough Council
Appeal type
major · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Postcode
GU6 8HR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on foul water infrastructure and whether any required improvements would be adequately secured
  • the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

the substantial benefits of delivering up to 70 homes, including affordable housing, against a severe housing land supply shortfall were not substantially outweighed by the limited, localised harm to character and appearance.

the substantial benefits of boosting housing land supply and delivering affordable housing, together with moderate benefits from green infrastructure, play space and sustainable transport measures, were not substantially outweighed by the more limited adverse effect on the character and appearance of the area, so under Policy S5 the development should be approved.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy ICS1Policy DM1Policy DM3Policy RE1Policy DM4Policy DM15ANP Policy PSC1Policy SP2Policy ALH1ANP Policy H1Policy AHN1Policy CC2
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 17Paragraph 14Policy S3Policy S4Policy S5Policy S6Policy HO7Policy N2Policy DP3

How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.

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