Markwick Farmhouse, Markwick Lane, Godalming, GU8 4BE

Planning appeal 6013698 at Markwick Farmhouse, Markwick Lane, Godalming, GU8 4BE (Waverley Borough Council) was dismissed on 22 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal constitutes inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the Framework and any relevant development plan policies.

the erection of extension and alterations including external staircase, dormers and rooflights to existing garage to provide covered parking with ancillary accommodation above

Authority: Waverley Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Postcode: GU8 4BE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal constitutes inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the Framework and any relevant development plan policies
the effect of the proposal on the openness of the Green Belt
whether any harm by reason of inappropriateness, and any other harm, would be clearly outweighed by other considerations, so as to amount to the very special circumstances required to justify the proposal

What decided it

The proposal would constitute inappropriate development in the Green Belt by reason of disproportionate increase in size, and the harm to the Green Belt and loss of openness were not outweighed by other considerations.

The definitional harm to the Green Belt and loss of openness were not outweighed by the limited support from other considerations including heritage preservation, National Landscape protection, and minor temporary economic benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM14

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