Agenda : Central Area Development Control Sub Committee on 04/08/2004

Waverley Borough Council Committee System - Committee Document

Meeting of the Central Area Development Control Sub Committee held on 04/08/2004
Agenda

AGENDA

1. MINUTES

To confirm the Minutes of the Meeting held on 30th June 2004 (to be laid on the table half an hour before the meeting).

2. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE AND SUBSTITUTIONS

To receive apologies for absence and to report any substitutions.

3. DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS

To receive from members, in relation to any items included on the agenda for this meeting, disclosure of any interests which are required to be disclosed by Section 94(1) of the Local Government Act 1972 and in accordance with the Waverley Code of Local Government Conduct.

4. QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC

The Chairman to respond to any questions received from members of the public of which notice has been given in accordance with Procedure Rule 10.

5. OBJECTION TO TREE PRESERVATION ORDER (NO 5/2004) ON LAND AT 22 CATTESHALL LANE, GODALMING

[Ward Affected: Godalming,
Farncombe and Catteshall]

To consider the report at Appendix A, attached.

6. SITE INSPECTIONS

6.1 Application for Consideration following Site Visit

At its meeting on 30th June 2004, the Sub-Committee deferred consideration of the under-mentioned planning application to inspect the site in question. The site inspection was scheduled for 8th July 2004 and the report on the application is submitted for the Sub-Committee’s consideration.

In considering the report, the attention of the Sub-Committee is drawn to the decision of the Planning Committee, endorsed by the Council, that if an application is deferred to enable a site inspection to be held, there should be no further deferments for a second or further site inspection.

	WA/2004/0748	Erection of 23 dwellings comprising a mix of flats and houses including 8 affordable dwellings with associated garages and ancillary works at Land at Reris Grange, Portsmouth Road, Milford (Amended by plans received 9.6.04)
	Headfird Developments
	05/04/2004

	Grid Reference:	E: 494550 N: 142530

	Parish :	Witley
	Ward :	Milford
	Development Plan :	Rural settlement within the Green Belt
	Highway Authority :	Recommend conditions
	Drainage Authority:	Recommend conditions
	Parish Council:	Objection - overdevelopment and lack of appropriate parking (double parking not acceptable).
	Consultations:	Surrey Bat Group – Update bat report addresses concerns in original comments.
	Representations:	Five letters of objection on the following grounds:- 1. 3 storey development is not acceptable; 2. over-dominant; 3. loss of privacy; 4. yew hedge should be retained; 5. concerns over security and vandalism; 6. traffic generation; 7. more of the trees should be protected; 8. inadequate parking provision; 9. loss of habitat; 10. dwelling has already been gutted; 11. no green traffic plan has been submitted; 12. there has been insufficient planning gain from the development, with affordable housing only being provided and to the minimum requirement; 13. proposal ignores low-density residential area policies in that it will involve increase in density; 14. loss of trees will have significant impact – visually and as a noise barrier; 15. light pollution. Letter of support from Godalming and District Chamber of Commerce:- Wish to encourage provision of “low cost key worker housing”.

WA76/1175	Erection of bungalow	Refused 22.10.76

WA78/0563	Erection of bungalow	Refused 7.6.78

WA80/1280	Use of existing extension as separate dwelling	Permit 3.11.80

WA81/1104	Erection of bungalow	Refused 18.8.81 Appeal Dismissed 15.7.82

WA97/0322	Erection of extensions	Permitted 10.4.97

WA02/1259	Outline application for the erection of 24 dwellings comprising 12 two bed apartments, 4 four bed houses, 3 three bed houses and 5 two bed houses	Appeal Decision: Appeal Dismissed Appeal Date 20.1.03

WA02/2004	Outline application for the erection of 24 dwellings comprising 14 two bed apartments, 4 four bed houses, 3 three bed houses and 3 two bed houses	Refused Decision Date 16.1.03 Appeal Decision Appeal Dismissed Appeal Date 3.2.03

WA03/0600	Outline application for the erection of 23 dwellings comprising 12 two bed apartments, 4 four bed houses, 5 three bed houses and 2 one bed flats with associated parking and garages	Permit 09/03/04 Appeal against non-determination withdrawn

WA03/1889	Full application for the erection 23 dwellings comprising 12 two bed apartments, 4 four bed houses, 3 three bed houses, 2 two bed houses and 2 one bed flats with associated parking and garages	Pending decision

Description of Site/Background

Reris Grange is located on the east side of the Milford by-pass, approximately 130 metres to the north of the traffic lights at the Elstead Road. It is a substantial Victorian house which was divided vertically into two units in about 1947. In 1980, permission was granted for an ancillary annex to be used independently from Reris Grange West.

The three dwellings occupy a site with a combined area of 0.59 hectares. The site is roughly rectangular, with access located centrally within the 57 metre wide frontage to the by-pass road.

The site is very well screened along its boundaries with mature hedging and trees, which have been protected by an unconfirmed tree preservation order covering the whole site. A number of trees are also individually protected by confirmed orders.

Members will note that two applications for similar form of development were dismissed at appeal and that outline consent was granted on 9th March, following the completion of a legal agreement to ensure the provision of affordable dwellings on the site.

The Proposal

The current application is a full submission, as the proposals do not entirely comply with all the conditions imposed on the outline consent (WA03/0600 refers).

The layout of the development remains essentially the same, with two blocks of flats located one to each side of the access point from Portsmouth Road. Further into the site is a row of six houses, with a further three dwellings and a block of three flats located across the rear of the site. Parking is provided mainly by way of open spaces, of which there would be 28, together with two garages, one for two cars and the other for three vehicles. Four dwellings would also have integral garages.

Submissions in Support

Provides a wide range of housing in an existing mature landscape.
Provides appropriate mix of private and affordable housing.
Dwellings carefully located to retain as many of the existing trees as possible.
Create secure, well-defined public and private spaces.
External appearance draws from Surrey vernacular.

The applicants’ agent and the Mount Green Housing Association have written to say that it is important that planning approval is obtained as soon as possible in order to secure grant funding. If there is a delay grant funding could be withdrawn and given to another project in a different borough.

Relevant Policies

Policies RU1, DP3, PE9 and PE10 of the Surrey Structure Plan 1994
Policies LO4, SE3, SE7, DN10, DN11 and DN12 of the Surrey Structure Replacement Plan (Deposit Draft) 2002
Policies RD1, D1, D4, D7, H4 and H5 of the Waverley Borough Local Plan 2002

Main Planning Issues

The principle of development on this site has been established though the grant of outline consent. The main issue for consideration is whether the proposed form of development is appropriate for the area. The impact on surrounding development and on trees in and around the site is of particular importance.

Impact on surrounding development

The conditions of the outline consent were very specific in terms of the form of development and whilst the proposed development does not fully comply with them, they are nevertheless a useful device for making a judgement on the acceptability of the current scheme.

Condition 3 required the buildings shown as comprising Units 1-6 and 16-18 to not exceed 2� storeys in height. The building shown as comprising Units 19-23 shall have an eaves height not exceeding 4 metres and a central ridge height not exceeding 10 metres. Units 7-15 shall be of two storeys with ridge heights not exceeding 9 metres.

The submitted drawings show buildings of 2� storeys, although the height of the building comprising Units 1-6 has a ridge height of 11.4 metres and 6.7 metres to the eaves. This is higher than usual for a 2� storey building, but it is felt that as the building is set over 10 metres from the boundary with Nos 7 and 8 Hurst Farm Close, the visual impact would not be materially harmful. The building comprising Units 16-18 at the rear of the site is lower at 10 metres to the ridge and is considered to comply with the terms of the condition.

Units 19-23 are contained within the building located to the south of the access. This building drew the greatest criticism from the Inspector, who found that it would have a materially harmful impact on the amenity of dwellings in Badgers Cross. He said “in the case of appeal A the apartment block would be 2� storeys in height and in the case of appeal B the apartment block would be one and half to the eaves, rising to 3 storeys in the centre. In either case, the apartment block would be around 10 metres from the nearest dwellings in Badgers Cross, whose rear gardens are orientated towards it. ... I acknowledge that in the case of appeal B its lower profile design would be less harmful than in the other case”.

Arising from these comments, the outline application showed the building to be set a minimum of 15 metres from the nearest dwelling and with a one a half storey eaves levels nearest the boundary. The building now proposed is located 15 metres from the nearest dwelling in Badgers Cross and has an eaves height of 4 metres on its southern most elevation, rising to a central ridge height of 10.9 metres. The central ridge is 0.9 metres higher than that proposed in the outline permission, but as this part of the building is located some 25 metres from the nearest dwelling, it is not considered that it would be materially harmful to amenity.

Finally, Units 7-12, which comprise a terrace of houses, are proposed to have ridge heights of between 10.5 metres and 8.7 metres, with the central part of the terrace having the lower ridge line, giving the building some articulation. Unit 12 is closest to the rear boundary with a garden length of 12.5 metres. The dwellings in George Road, which have long rear gardens of 38 metres or more, giving a dwelling-to-dwelling distance of over 50 metres. It is therefore not considered that the proposed buildings would appear overbearing or over-dominant to the occupants of dwellings in George Road. The dwellings comprising Units 13-15 are of two storeys with a ridge height of 8.1 metres, and would comply with the condition.

Condition 5 sought to ensure that there would be no opportunities for overlooking into adjoining properties. It said “There shall be no windows or other openings formed within the roof slopes on the north-eastern elevations of Units 7-12 nor within the south-eastern elevations of Units 13-15”. 2 small roof lights are shown within the northerly roof slope of Unit 11. These serve a bathroom and a stairwell and are positioned high in the roof so that there would be no opportunity for future residents to look out of these windows. It is noted that it is proposed to insert a window at the second floor to Unit 8. These would serve a bathroom and a store and would be conditioned to be non-opening and obscurely glazed.

Impact on trees

The position of the buildings is largely the same as that agreed at the time of the outline application. Where there are changes, the buildings have moved further away from protected trees and it is therefore considered that there would be no direct impact on the retention of the more important trees on the site, providing there would be adequate protection during demolition and construction.

Condition 4 was imposed to ensure there would be no main windows facing directly towards the canopies of any of the major trees on the site. It said “ The building comprising Units 19-23 shall have no window openings on the north-west elevation and no windows above the ground floor on the south-west elevation, the building comprising Units 1-6 shall have living room windows facing to the south west and south east only, the building comprising Units 16-18 shall have no living room windows on the south west or south east elevations, other than as may be agreed with the local planning authority”

Units 19-23 contain windows on the north-west elevation, serving a kitchen and bathroom to Units 20, 2 and 23 and the living room of Units 19 and 21. Officers are concerned that, having regard to the proximity of the canopy of an oak and a lime on the western side of the site, there may be pressures in the future to cut back or fell these trees. The applicant has therefore been requested to consider revising the internal layout of Units 19 and 21. Units 1-6 and 16-18 comply with the condition.

Visual amenity

The Inspector had regard to this issue in 2003 when he found the provision of two low profile apartment blocks of three storeys would integrate well with the site and complement its surroundings. The proposed buildings at the front of the site will be visible through the canopy of the trees on the Portsmouth Road frontage. However, the screen is substantial and it would be only the upper parts of the building that would be readily apparent.

Affordable housing

Under Policy H5 of the local plan, a minimum of 25% affordable housing is sought which would lead to a requirement of six dwellings. As with the previous schemes, it is proposed to provide eight affordable dwellings, which would comply with Policy H5. These would be in Units 16-18 and 19-23 and would comprise 3 two-bed flats in shared ownership and 3 two-bed flats and 2 one-bed flats available for rent. Officers consider that this reflects local needs in the village.

Conclusions

Officers would remind Members that whilst the current application may not comply with all conditions imposed on the outline consent, it is nevertheless a full application and should be determined as it stands in its own right. Comparisons with the conditions have been made only to put the current proposals in context with what has been already been approved. Whilst the height of some of the buildings is greater than previously indicated, it is considered that there would be no material harm to the amenities of surrounding residential development or to the character of the area generally. There would be no harm afforded to trees on the site, subject to the changes to the layout in Units 19 and 21.

A number of issues relating to the principle of development on this site have been raised in third party representations. However, in dismissing the appeals in early 2003, the Inspector found that the redevelopment of the site was acceptable in principle and that it reflected the general aims of Policy RD1. He dismissed the appeals on matters of the impact on neighbouring dwellings in Badgers Cross and of inadequate affordable housing for appeal A. Traffic issues were also addressed and it was found that there would be no harm caused to highway safety as a result of the developments. Also, it should be noted that the site does not fall within any defined low-density residential area where an increase in density is unacceptable.

Finally, the lack of a green transport plan is not sufficient to justify refusing planning permission. Whilst developers may be encouraged to submit such a plan, it is not a requirement of any policy within the Development Plan.

SUMMARY OF REASONS FOR GRANTING PERMISSION

The development hereby granted has been assessed against the following Development Plan policies:- Policies RU1, DP3, PE9 and PE10 of the Surrey Structure Plan 1994, Policies LO4, SE3, SE7, DN10, DN11 and DN12 of the Surrey Structure Replacement Plan (Deposit Draft) 2002, Policies RD1, D1, D4, D7, H4 and H5 of the Waverley Borough Local Plan 2002 and material considerations, including third party representations. It has been concluded that the development would not result in any harm that would justify refusal in the public interest.

Recommendation

That, subject to the applicant entering into an appropriate legal agreement within six months (all costs including those of the Council to be borne by the applicant) to ensure that Units 16-18 and 19-23, as shown on drawing 0413/PO1 A, remain as low cost housing, planning permission be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:-

1. Condition

Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (or any order revoking and re-enacting that Order with or without modification), no new windows or other openings shall be formed in the northwest or southwest elevations of units 19-23, in the north-east elevations of units 7-12 nor within the south-east elevations of units 13-15

Reason

To safeguard the amenities and privacy of adjoining residents and to ensure the long-term protection of trees and to accord with Policies D1, D4 and D7 of the Waverley Borough Local Plan 2002.

2. Condition

The bathroom and store window(s) in the north east elevation of unit 8 and the roof lights in the northeast elevation of unit 11 shall be glazed with obscure glazing and shall be so retained thereafter to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority.

Reason
To safeguard the amenities and privacy of adjoining residents and to ensure the long-term protection of trees and to accord with Policies D1, D4 and D7 of the Waverley Borough Local Plan 2002.

3. Condition

Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (or any other Order revoking or re-enacting that Order with or without modification), no buildings or structures as defined within Part 1 of schedule 2, Classes A-H inclusive of that order, shall be erected on the site without the written permission of the Local Planning Authority.

Reason

In the interest of the character and amenity of the area, in accordance with Policy PE10 of the Surrey Structure Plan 1994, Policy SE4 of the Surrey Structure Replacement Plan (Deposit Draft) 2002 and Policies D1 and D4 of the Waverley Borough Local Plan 2002.

4. Condition

No development shall take place until details have been submitted and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority showing the existing and proposed ground levels of the site and proposed ground levels of the building(s) hereby permitted.

Reason

5. Condition

No development shall take place until samples of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby permitted have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

Reason

6. Condition

No development shall take place until details of all proposed screen walls or fences, or similar structures, have been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority in writing and such walls or fences or similar structures as may be approved by the Local Planning Authority shall be erected within a period of 2 months from the date of occupation of any part of the approved development, and thereafter be maintained to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority.

Reason

7. Condition

No development shall take place until samples of the materials to be used in the construction of the hard surface areas of the development hereby permitted have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

Reason

8. Condition

Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995, (or any order revoking and re-enacting that Order with or without modification) no fences, boundary walls or other means of enclosure, other than as may be approved as part of this permission, shall be provided in front of any building line without the prior approval of the Local Planning Authority.

Reason

9. Condition

Surface water source control measures shall be carried out in accordance with details which shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before development commences

Reason

To prevent the increased risk of flooding and to improve water quality and to accord with Policy D12 of the Waverley Borough Local Plan 2002.

10. Condition

No development shall begin until details of a scheme (Working Method Statement) to control the environmental effects of the demolition and construction work has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The scheme shall include:

(i) control of noise;
(ii) control of dust, smell and other effluvia;
(iii) control of surface water run off;
(iv) site security arrangements including hoardings;
(v) proposed method of piling for foundations;
(vi) construction and demolition working hours;
(vii) hours during the construction and demolition phase, when delivery vehicles or vehicles taking away materials are allowed to enter or leave the site.

The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved scheme or as may otherwise be agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason

Having regard to the relationship of the site with nearby dwellings and trees and to accord with Policies PE9 and PE10 of the Surrey Structure Plan 1994, Policies SE4 and SE9 of the Surrey Structure Replacement Plan, (Deposit Draft) 2002 and Policies D1, D4 and D7 of the Waverley Borough Local Plan 2002.

11. Condition

No floodlights or other forms of external lighting shall be installed on the site, other than that approved as part of this development, without the prior permission, in writing, of the Local Planning Authority.

Reason

12. Condition

Prior to commencement of any works on site, demolition or other development activities, a scheme of tree protection (in line with BS 5837:1991, Trees in relation to construction) shall be submitted to and agreed by the Local Planning Authority in writing. Where relevant, such scheme shall also take "off site" trees into consideration. The Local Authority Tree and Landscape Officer shall be informed of the proposed commencement date a minimum of two weeks prior to that date to allow inspection of protection measures before commencement. The agreed protection to be kept in position throughout the development period until all equipment, machinery and surplus materials have been removed from the site. Nothing shall be stored or placed in any area fenced in accordance with this condition and the ground levels within those areas shall not be altered, nor shall any excavation be made, without written consent of the Local Planning Authority.

Reason

13. Condition

Prior to commencement of any works on site, details of any services to be provided or repaired including drains and soakaways, on or to the site, shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority in writing and shall be carried out as shown. This requirement is in addition to any submission under the Building Regulations. Any amendments to be agreed with the Local Planning Authority in writing.

Reason

14. Condition

Before work begins, cross sections/details indicating the proposed finished ground levels, surface materials including sub-base and depth of construction and method/materials used for edging, within protected zone around retained trees shall be submitted and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason

15. Condition

Destruction by burning of materials obtained by site clearance, if at all necessary, shall not take place within 10 metres of the furthest extent of the canopy of any tree or tree group to be retained on the site or on land adjoining.

Reason

16. Condition

The existing hedges along the boundaries of the site shall be retained at a minimum height of 3 metres for a period of 10 years. The maintenance is to include the replacement of any parts of the hedge which die, and shall ensure a good screening effect.

Reason

17. Condition

The existing yew hedge within plots 7-12 inclusive shall be retained at a minimum height of 2 metres for a period of 10 years. The maintenance is to include the replacement of any parts of the hedge which die and shall ensure a good screening effect.

Reason

18. Condition

No development shall take place until a detailed landscaping scheme, including details of additional screening to the boundaries of the site, has been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority in writing. The landscaping scheme shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the agreed details and shall be carried out within the first planting season after commencement of the development or as otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority. The landscaping shall be maintained to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority for a period of 5 years after planting, such maintenance to include the replacement of any trees and shrubs that die or have otherwise become, in the opinion of the Local Planning Authority, seriously damaged or defective. Such replacements to be of same species and size as those originally planted.

Reason

19. Condition

A landscape management plan, including long term design objectives, management responsibilities and maintenance schedules for all landscape areas, other than small, privately owned, domestic gardens, shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority prior to the occupation of the development or any phase of the development. The landscape management plan shall be carried out as approved.

Reason

20. Condition

No development shall take place until a schedule of landscape maintenance for a minimum period of 10 years has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The schedule shall include details of the arrangements for its implementation. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved schedule.

Reason

21. Condition

Before any other operations are commenced the proposed vehicular/pedestrian access to Portsmouth Road shall be designed/constructed in accordance with the approved plans, all to be permanently maintained to a specification to be agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.

Reason

In order that the development should not prejudice highway safety, the free flow of traffic nor cause inconvenience to other highway users in accordance with Policies MT2 and MT5 of the Surrey Structure Plan 1994, Policy M2 of the Waverley Borough Local Plan 2002.

22. Condition
No new development shall be occupied until space has been laid out within the site in accordance with the approved plans for cars to be parked and for vehicles to turn so that they may enter and leave the site in forward gear. The parking/turning area shall be used and retained exclusively for its designated use.

Reason

23. Condition

No development shall take place until) a Method of Construction Statement, to include details of:-

(a) parking for vehicles of site personnel, operatives and visitors;

(b) loading and unloading of plant and materials;

has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Only the approved details shall be implemented during the construction period.

Reason

Informatives

1. Details of the highway requirements necessary for inclusion in any application seeking approval of reserved matters may be obtained from the Transportation Development Control Division of Surrey County Council.

2. The permission hereby granted shall not be construed as authority to carry out works on the highway. The applicant is advised that a licence must be obtained from the Highway Authority before any works are carried out on any footway, footpath, carriageway, verge or other land forming part of the highway.

Site Inspections Arising from this Meeting

6.2 In the event of site inspections being necessary as a result of consideration of the applications before this meeting, these will be held on Thursday, 12th August 2004 at 8.30 a.m.

7. APPLICATIONS FOR PLANNING PERMISSION

To consider the reports at Schedules A, B and C attached. Plans and letters of representation etc will be available for inspection before the meeting.

8. PLANNING APPEALS

8.1 Appeals Lodged

The Council has received notice of the following appeal:-

Background Papers

Notification received 17th June 2004.

8.2 Appeal Decisions

WA03/2004		Proposed two storey rear extension, demolition of existing garage and erection of new garage and summer house at Beckets, Red House Lane, Elstead (ALLOWED)

WA03/1573		Proposed demolition of existing bungalow and garage and erection of 11 apartments in single building with existing access, undercroft parking and associated infrastructure at 13 Shadyhanger, Godalming (DISMISSED)

P43/17/8		Appeals against 2 Enforcement Notices for the unauthorised uses of land and operational developments involving the erection of a metal fence, 2 buildings, hardstanding and track on land at Old Portsmouth Road, Thursley) (BOTH DISMISSED AND NO AWARD OF COSTS MADE)

P43/12/64		Appeal against an Enforcement Notice for the breach of planning control at 49 Minster Road, Godalming (DISMISSED)

WA03/1564		Erection of a detached 4 bedroom 2 storey dwelling with integral garage on land at the rear of 21 Quartermile Road, Godalming (DISMISSED)

Background Papers

Inspectorate decisions made 17th and 30th June, 8th, 14th and 15th July, 2004 respectively.

8.3 Inquiry Arrangements

21st/22nd September 2004 Council Chamber (Public Inquiry)		Outline application for the erection of 49 one, two and three bedroomed dwellings and construction of associated access road, parking and footpath areas at Godalming College, Tuesley Lane, Godalming (WA02/1398)
30th September 2004 Committee Room 1 (Informal Hearing)		Retention of parking area, retaining walls and terracing at 2 The Hatch, Highfield Lane, Thursley (WA03/2193)
18th November 2004 Committee Room 2 (Informal Hearing)		Provision of a Velux roof terrace system and a roof light at Flat 23, Surrey Cloisters, Kings Road, Farncombe, Godalming (WA04/0103)

30th November 2004
Council Chamber
(Public Inquiry)

Erection of a pair of semi-detached dwellings at 22 Catteshall Lane, Godalming (WA03/1652)

Background Papers (CEx)

There are no background papers (as defined by Section 100D(5) of the Local Government Act 1972) relating to this report.

9. ENFORCEMENT ACTION - CURRENT SITUATION

The current situation in respect of enforcement and related action previously authorised is set out below:-

(a) Majorland Rew, Godalming Road, Loxhill, Hascombe (19.06.96 and 20.08.97)

To secure cessation of the use of the land for the stationing of residential caravans and as a contractor’s depot. Further Notices served relating to the barn, mobile home, playhouse and other matters. Appeals dismissed. Notice varied to allow retention of barn. Time for compliance expired 16.07.00 for most things. Offer of Council accommodation refused. Further PCN served. Officers visited the site on 13.05.03. Compliance not achieved. Letter sent to owner’s agent identifying breaches dated 22.05.03. Further offer of Council accommodation refused. Prosecution to follow.

(b) Croft Nursery, Hookley Lane, Elstead (15.12.99)

To secure the cessation of the unauthorised storage use on the site together with removal of the stored items. Enforcement Notice appeal dismissed, but notice varied to exclude dwellings. Lawful Development Certificate appeal dismissed. Notices came into effect 19.08.01. Further visits made, latest on the 27.11.02. Significant amount of unauthorised storage removed, but full compliance not yet achieved. Warning letter sent. Witness statements being prepared.

(c) Croft Nursery, Hookley Lane, Elstead (21.06.00)

To secure:

(a) The demolition of the unauthorised timber building and the removal of any demolition materials from the site.

Appeal against timber building dismissed. Enforcement Notice upheld. Compliance date 06.02.03 (1 year).

(b) The cessation of the use of the additional haulage area, removal of the hard standing and restoration of the land to grass.

Appeal dismissed and notice upheld in respect of additional haulage area. Compliance date 25.09.02. Site inspection has confirmed that compliance has not been achieved. Warning letter sent.

(c) The cessation of the material change of use of the site from a use by three rigid lorries to a use by six lorries and three trailers.

Appeal allowed in respect of change of use of the site to a use by six lorries and two trailers.

(d) Wareham Brickworks, Haslemere Road, Brook (17.01.01)

To secure the cessation of the use of the land for the stationing of any mobile homes or caravans and vehicles or equipment connected with this use and also remove the articulated lorry trailer. Injunction given. Enforcement Notice served. An application against refusal for temporary mobile home went to High Court on 18.12.01. One mobile home has been removed. Court Order made against planning refusal requiring the removal of the mobile home within 14 days of the dismissal of the appeal unless there was a valid challenge to the appeal decision by the appellant. Challenge was dismissed.

Partial compliance. Still some furniture storage. Appeal decision on application for a temporary caravan for agricultural worker was dismissed. Further Enforcement Notice drafted.

(e) 45 Birch Road, Farncombe (12.12.01)

To secure the removal of the balcony which has been erected at the first floor of the rear elevation of the chalet bungalow. Legal interests being established. Legal Department considering further response from owner. Enforcement notice served on 06.12.02. Compliance date 17.07.03. Witness statement being prepared.

(f) Land at The Star Public House, Milford Road, Elstead (01.05.02)

To secure the removal of a boundary fence erected in place of wall. Condition 3 of application WA01/0693 indicated that, in respect of the southern boundary of the site adjacent to Back Lane, the existing brick wall to be repaired and rebuilt. Retrospective application (WA02/0447) for the retention of the fence refused 01.05.02. New owners of property being requested to remove fence once complied with terms of original condition. Letter sent requesting removal of boundary fence. An extension granted to the current owner to arrange for the removal of the fence. Response due no later than beginning of March 2004. Meeting held with owners’ architect and new application for modified development is expected. Officers to monitor situation.

(g) Land at Beech Cottage, Hookley Lane, Elstead (10.07.03)

Retrospective planning application retention of boundary fence, refused under WA03/0214. Fence required consent following Condition 6 of WA00/0646. Applicant requested to remove fence. No response. PCN served 22.10.03. PCN reply received 11.11.03. Letter sent requesting an application for a more acceptable proposal on 05.01.04. No response received. A Final Warning letter has been sent.

(h) The Three Horseshoes, Dye House Lane, Thursley (05.02.03)

Enforcement Notice served on 28.10.03 requiring the cessation of the use of the bar/seating areas on the ground floor for anything other than a public house and, cease using the other ground floor space and first floor for any purpose which is not ancillary to the use as a public house. Remove ground floor partition. Period for compliance one year (i.e. by 28.10.04). The enforcement has been complied with and it is considered no further action is required. The Area Sub-Committee is therefore requested to agree the removal of this item from the agenda.

(i) 49 Minster Road, Godalming (17.09.03)

Detached garage not built according to approved plan (WA99/0162). PCN served 10.07.03. Reply received 14.07.03. Committee resolved to take enforcement action 17.09.03. Enforcement Notice served 10.12.03. Time for compliance: 6 months. Appeal lodged.

(j) Flat 2, Nightingale Road, Godalming (08.10.02)

Enforcement Notice served to secure removal of unauthorised decking, external steps and railing 10.12.03. Time for compliance: 3 months.

(k) Land at Old Portsmouth Road, Thursley (24.10.03)

Two Enforcement Notices served requiring cessation of non-agricultural use and removal of perimeter fence, shed buildings and hardstanding. Appeal lodged. Inquiry held on 16.06.04.

(l) Land at Hambledon House Farm, Vann Lane, Hambledon (09.02.04)

Enforcement and Stop Notices served to secure cessation of construction and demolition of a new building. Appeal lodged.

(m) Tuesley Farm, Tuesley Lane, Godalming (30.06.04)

Enforcement action authorised to secure removal of polytunnels, fences/windbreaks, mobile homes and associated engineering works. Enforcement Notice drafted.

(n) Waitrose, 11-14 Bridge Street, Godalming (04.05.04)

Consent refused for retention of non-illuminated signs. Letter sent 01.06.04 requesting removal.

Background Papers (CEX)

There are no background papers (as defined by Section 100D(5) of the Local Government Act 1972) relating to this report.

10. EXCLUSION OF PRESS AND PUBLIC

To consider the following recommendation on the motion of the Chairman:-

Recommendation

That, pursuant to Procedure Rule 20 and in accordance with Section 1004(A) of the Local Government Act 1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following items on the grounds that it is likely, in view of the nature of the business to be transacted or the nature of the proceedings, that if members of the public were present during the items, there would be disclosure to them of exempt information (as defined by Section 1001 of the Act) of the description specified in Paragraph 12 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972, namely:-

Item 11

Any instructions to Counsel and any opinion of Counsel (whether or not in connection with any proceedings) and any advice received, information obtained or action to be taken in connection with:-

(a) any legal proceedings by or against the authority; or

(b) the determination of any matter affecting the authority

(whether, in either case, proceedings have been commenced or are in contemplation).

11. LEGAL ADVICE

To consider any legal advice relating to any applications in the agenda.


	For further information or assistance, please telephone Jean Radley, Senior Committee Secretary, on extension 3400 or 01483 523400

APPENDIX A

WAVERLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL

CENTRAL AREA DEVELOPMENT CONTROL SUB-COMMITTEE
4TH AUGUST 2004

Title:

OBJECTION TO TREE PRESERVATION ORDER (NO. 5/2004) - TREES
ON LAND AT 22 CATTESHALL LANE, GODALMING

[Wards Affected: Godalming Farncombe and Catteshall]

Summary and purpose:

To consider the objection to making of a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) and to determine whether the Order should be confirmed, with or without modification. The report has no direct resource implications. There are environmental benefits in retaining the trees which merit special protection.

Quality of life implications – social, environmental & economic (sustainable development):


Natural Resource Use	Pollution Prevention and Control	Biodiversity and Nature	Local Environment	Social Inclusion	Safe, Healthy and Active Communities	Local Economy
Positive	Positive	Positive	Positive	N/A	Negative	Negative

E-Government implications:

The report has no direct E-Government implications.

Resource and legal implications:

Legal implications are covered by sections 10 – 14 Human Rights implications.

Background

1. A planning application, WA03/2234, was submitted on the 5th August 2003 by Rayners (Buildings) Ltd to erect a pair of semi-detached dwellings on land adjacent 22 Catteshall Lane.

2. The above planning application was refused on the 4th February 2004. The primary reason for refusal given was that the proposal would impact on the health and long term retention of trees on and off-site.

3. The applicant has appealed against Waverley Borough Council’s refusal, which will be heard by Public Enquiry.

4. Woodland located adjacent to the east and south rising boundary of the site is designated a Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, an area of Great Landscape Value and subject to Policy BE5 – Godalming Hillsides of the Boroughs Local Plan 2002.

Introduction

5. The TPO 5/2004 was served on 21st April 2004 (see plan to Annexe 1 to this report). The Order has been made in recognition of the trees collective visual amenity within the local and wider landscape and as a temporary measure to deter indiscriminate removal prior to an appeal to the Secretary of State.

6. The new order protects all trees on land to the rear of 22 Catteshall Lane. The trees in question are highly visible within the streetscape and help maintain a buffer and soft transition from the urban area to the woodland beyond.

7. One objection has been received against this Order from Tree Management Consulting LLP on behalf of the owner Rayners (Buildings) Ltd. The objector states that there would be no advantage in the trees removal and therefore it would not be expedient to make a TPO in this case and that the Order classification is inappropriate and against the advice of the Secretary of State.

Officers’ response

8. In relation to the objectors concerns of expediency, no tree survey in accordance with British Standards 5837 ‘Trees in relation to construction’ was submitted with the application or detail of the proposed construction of amenity space. The trees are on steeply sloping ground and likely to dominate the proposed dwellings. The juxtaposition would therefore place pressure on the trees in the short and long term in the form of construction and inappropriate tree works or removal from future occupiers.

9. With regards to the classification of the Order, an ‘Area’ Order, whilst indiscriminate in that it is all inclusive regardless of species or health, is a temporary measure to provide protection prior to the decision at appeal by the Secretary of State. Following that decision it is the intention of the Council to review the ‘Area’ classification when resources allow. The Officers are of the opinion that the Order accords with the advice of the Secretary of State as contained within the DETR publication Tree Preservation Orders, A guide to the law and good practice.

Human Rights Implications

10. In deciding to confirm the Order, the Council must have regard to the protection of human rights of the objector and others affected by the decision.

11. The rights of the European Convention affected by the decision arise from:-

Article 1 of the First Protocol - right to peaceful enjoyment of possessions.

Article 8 - protection of the right to respect one’s home.

12. Both are relevant to the objection regarding trees on land within the objectors ownership.

13. The decision recommended by Officers to confirm the Order will interfere with the rights of the objector protected by those articles. However, the interference is in accordance with the law and justified in the public interest to protect trees, which have an impact on the amenity of the area.

14. The objectives of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 are met by including measures that allow for the protection of trees. The preservation of trees is necessary to preserve the visual amenity of the area. The Order is necessary in furthering the legitimate aims of the Development Plan. To confirm the Order does not place a disproportionate burden on the owner, who retains the right to make applications for works to trees. In these circumstances the confirmation of the Order is not considered to be an unjustified or disproportionate interference with the convention rights, and is the only action by which the Council may secure protection of the trees referred to.

Conclusion

15. It is your Officers’ view that the objections raised against the imposition of Tree Preservation Order 5/2004 are not substantiated nor override the public amenity value presented by these trees.

Recommendation

It is recommended that the Tree Preservation Order 5/2004 applying to 22 Catteshall Lane, Godalming be confirmed without modification.

Background Papers (DoP&D)

Letter of objection from Tree Management Consulting LLP on behalf of Rayners (Buildings) Ltd (13/05/04).
Letter of response from Waverley Borough Councils Tree Officer (01/06/04)

CONTACT OFFICER:

Name: Alan Richardson Telephone: 01483 523309

E-mail: arichardson@waverley.gov.uk

CENTRAL 17

SCHEDULE “A” TO THE AGENDA FOR THE
CENTRAL AREA DEVELOPMENT CONTROL SUB-COMMITTEE
4TH AUGUST 2004

Major applications or those giving rise to substantial local controversy.

Background Papers

(DoP&D)

Background papers (as defined by Section 100D(5) of the Local Government Act 1972) relating to this report are listed under the “Representations” heading for each planning application presented, or may be individually identified under a heading “Background Papers”.

The implications for crime, disorder and community safety have been appraised in the following applications but it is not considered that any consideration of that type arises unless it is specifically referred to in a particular report.

A.1	WA/2004/1209	Erection of a two storey extension at 4 Clockhouse Mews, Huxley Close, Godalming (as amplified by letter dated 15.07.04)
	Mr & Mrs J Attwater
	09/06/2004

	Grid Reference:	E: 496584 N: 145442

	Town:	Godalming
	Ward:	Godalming Charterhouse
	Development Plan:	AGLV, TPO (No. WA125)
	Highway Authority:	No requirements
	Drainage Authority:	No requirements
	Town Council:	No objection
	Representations:	7 letters of objection based on the following grounds:- 1. overdevelopment of the site; 2. out of character with the original development; 3. lead to parking problems; 4. loss of privacy; 5. add to shortage of smaller dwellings in the area; 6. destroy character and symmetry of the Clockhouse Mews development 7. bring development closer to the boundaries.

Relevant History

WA/1986/0388	Conversion and extension to provide four dwellings, with parking facilities	Permitted 09.04.86

WA/1986/1997	Erection of two pairs of double garages and construction of boundary wall	Permitted 11.2.87

Description of Site/Background

No. 4 is an end house which forms part of the Clockhouse Mews development located off Huxley Close. The access road to the development also serves The Manor House, Guildway Houses and McAlmont Ridge, a modern development of seven detached houses.

Clockhouse Mews was converted in the mid-1980’s into four houses. They are also served by blocks of garages and forecourt parking.

The Proposal

Permission is sought for the erection of a two-storey extension on the north-east side elevation of No. 4.

The proposed extension would measures 4.1m wide x 7.9m deep. It would provide a family room and breakfast room on the ground floor and result in a four bedroomed house, together with a first floor study.

Submissions in Support

The applicants’ agent has submitted a letter in support of the proposal and has responded to third party representations. The letter seeks to address issues in relation to overdevelopment, symmetry and character, parking, overlooking and size of property.

Relevant Policies

Policies PE7, PE9, PE10 and MT5 of the Surrey Structure Plan 1994

Policies SE4, SE8, SE9 and DN3 of the Surrey Structure Replacement Plan (Deposit Draft) 2002

Policies D1, D4, D7, C3 and M14 of the Waverley Borough Local Plan 2002

Main Issues

The impact of the proposed development on the character of the Clockhouse Mews development; its impact on the wider townscape and landscape character of the area, and the effect on the amenities of adjacent residential occupiers.

In terms of policy, the site is located within the developed area of Godalming wherein new development is acceptable, in principle, subject to visual and residential amenity considerations. The officers have noted the various objections raised by neighbouring residents and recognise that the site occupies a relatively sensitive site on the northern edge of Godalming. The officers consider, however, that the siting, size, scale, form and design of extension proposed to be acceptable for this site.

Whilst it is accepted that an extension on this site would, to some extent, unbalance the symmetry of the building, it is considered that the extension has been designed to be subordinate to the main building. The extension has been designed to be setback with the eaves and ridgelines lower than the existing. The appearance of the extension and materials used would also match that of the existing building.

It is not considered that the proposal would lead to an overdevelopment of the site. The existing plot at No. 4 is much larger than the plots of the other three houses in the development and a more than adequate amenity space would remain.

The officers also recognise that the development would bring the resultant north east flank wall closer to the side common boundaries of Nos. 6 and 7 McAlmont Ridge to the north and east of the site. It is also noted that No. 7 is situated on lower ground to the site. The proposal would still maintain minimum separation distances to the boundaries of 7 metres to the north and 11 metres to the east with separation distances of some 22 metres and 19 metres to the dwellings respectively. The boundary to No. 7 is well screened by a high yew hedge. It is not therefore considered that the proposal would appear over-dominant or overbearing to these properties.

In addition to bringing the flank wall of the house closer to the site boundaries, there would be a new bedroom window on the rear elevation and a bedroom window on the north east flank elevation replacing three existing windows on the flank elevation. Having regard to the orientation of the property, the relationship of the proposed extension to the side boundaries and presence of screening, whilst it is accepted that there would be some oblique overlooking into the rear garden area of No. 6 to the north, this situation is not felt to be so unacceptable in this case.

Local residents have expressed concerns in respect of car parking. However, each dwelling has the benefit of a garage and parking space, which is considered to be adequate and is in accordance with County parking standards.

The extension would not have a significant impact on the wider townscape. It is noted that the area is designated on AGLV and it is considered that the quality of the development would at least conserve the existing landscape character.

Conclusions

The officers consider that the scale, form, design and impact of the proposal to be acceptable and to be in accordance with the Development Plan Policy context. The proposal is not considered to cause material harm to the visual character of the building, the area in general or the amenities of neighbouring residential occupiers.

SUMMARY OF REASONS FOR GRANTING PLANNING PERMISSION

The development granted has been assessed against the Development Plan policies; Policies PE7, PE9, PE10 and MT5 of the Surrey Structure Plan 1994, Policies SE4, SE8, SE9 and DN3 of the Surrey Structure Plan (Deposit Draft) 2002 and Policies D1, D4, D7, C3 and M14 of the Waverley Borough Local Plan 2002 and material considerations, including third party representations. It has been concluded that the development would not result in any harm that would justify refusal in this public interest.

Recommendation

That permission be

granted

for the following reasons:

1. Condition

The materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby permitted shall match those in the existing building(s).

Reason

2. Condition

Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (or any order revoking and re-enacting that Order with or without modification), no further new windows or other openings shall be formed in the first floor wall/roof slopes of the north west and north-east elevations without the written permission of the Local Planning Authority.

Reason

To safeguard the amenity and privacy of adjoining residents and to accord with Policies D1 and D4 of the Waverley Borough Local Plan 2002.

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A.2	WA/2004/0477	Erection of 10 dwellings with associated garages and parking following demolition of existing dwelling as amended by letter dated 14/05/04 and plans received 14/05/04 at Land at Merriewood, Beacon View Road, Elstead
	Martin Grant Homes
	23/02/2004

	Grid Reference:	E: 490474 N: 142715

	Parish :	Elstead
	Ward :	Elstead and Thursley
	Development Plan :	MGB, AONB, AGLV within Rural Settlement RD1
	Highway Authority :	No requirements
	Drainage Authority:	Referred to the Environment Agency – objection raised to the original proposal
	Parish Council:	Objection to the development based on the current number of dwellings proposed. It is felt that a reduction in the number of units on the site would be an advantage.
	Consultations	Surrey County Council Rights of Way Group – Objection – Public Footpath 68A Elstead forms the access to the site. Increased levels of vehicular traffic passing over the footpath would be likely to interfere with the public’s use of the path, particularly as the section of the lane outside the development is only one vehicle width.
	Representations:	Original proposal – 61 letters of objection on the following grounds:- 1. road safety – Beacon View Road is a narrow lane much used by pedestrians 2. unacceptable increase in traffic 3. density is out of character on site on the edge of the Green Belt 4. the ditch could be filled leading to flooding 5. size and type of dwellings are out of character with the rest of the road 6. insufficient parking will mean cars parked in the road 7. houses will block off the feeling of openness and green spaces 8. most of the hedgerow along the road will be lost 9. houses are cramped together 10. building would go beyond the existing confines of the village 11. wildlife will be affected 12. overlooking and loss of privacy Revised drawings 39 Letters of objection re-iterating previous objections and stating that one less dwelling makes no material difference - far too many dwellings for the location. - potential for flooding with more water displacement - danger of development and related traffic onto a road which is also a footpath. - A more realistic figure would be 2 or 3 properties maximum - Impact on surrounding environment would not be altered - Parking is clearly inadequate - Still gross overcrowding

Description of Site/Background

Merriewood is to be found within a triangular site of 0.39 ha, located at the far end of Beacon View Road, just before it meets Red House Lane. The site is in residential use with a detached two storey dwelling. set at the western end of the site. There are also a number of sheds within the gardens. The site slopes gently down away from the road and is “wild” towards its eastern end. A ditch separates the site from the road and is crossed by the existing pedestrian and vehicular accesses into the site. The roadside and south-eastern boundaries are marked by a mature hedgerow, with the south-eastern edge punctuated by a number of trees. There is a laurel hedge along the western boundary. A Scots pine and an oak tree within the garden are subject to a tree preservation order.

Beacon View Road is unadopted and is a public footpath. So far as officers are aware, there are no rights of passage over the road for vehicular traffic. It is 6m wide along most of the length of the application site, but narrowing to just over 4m at its junction with Red House Lane.

The site was up until the adoption of the Waverley Local Plan in 2002 outside the settlement of Elstead. In incorporating the site within the settlement the Planning Inspector stated that including the site in the settlement a ‘cleaner and straighter edge to Elstead would be created’. The inspector accepted that this would create the prospect of a small amount of infilling development being likely as a continuation of the line of dwellings on the south side of Beacon View Road. Importantly, the inspector considered that the site would not intrude into the countryside.

The inspector concluded that the benefits of a logical and even rounding off to Elstead in this location are sufficient to outweigh the limited harm, which might arise from the extension of the of the linear pattern of dwellings alongside the southern side of the road in a modest and quite harmless way. “The development of the site would not, in my judgement, be perceived as an outward extension of the village into the countryside and although the site has something to offer from its openness alone, in this particular case I consider that the boundary should be modified to include it”.

The Proposal

It is proposed to demolish all existing buildings on the site and to erect 10 dwellings, fronting Beacon View Road, with their gardens running back to the rear boundary. These would comprise a pair of semi-detached 2 two-bed houses, 3 three-bed houses and 2 two-bed houses, together with a terrace of 3 two-bed houses as affordable housing. The larger units on plots 6-10 would each have either a single or a double garage and the two-bed dwellings would have 1.5 parking spaces each, provided in two small parking courtyards.

It should be noted that the original submission was for 11 dwellings on the site, but that this has been reduced to 10 dwellings, following officer concerns regarding the proximity of the dwelling on plot 11 to the boundary with the open fields to the south.

Relevant Policies

Policies RU1, DP3, PE2 and PE7 of the Surrey Structure Plan 1994

Policies LO4, LO5, LO6, SE8 and DN11 of the Surrey Structure Replacement Plan (Deposit Draft) 2002

Policies C1, C3, RD1, D1, D4, D7, D14, H4 and H5 of the Waverley Borough Local Plan 2002

Main Planning Issues

The main issues are :-

� whether the proposal complies with the criteria set out in Policy RD1 and if it comprises appropriate development in the Green Belt.
� Its impact on the wider landscape and on the character of the local area
� Housing mix and density
� the impact on neighbouring dwellings.
� the impact on protected trees
� issues relating to the public right of way and the adjacent ditch

Policy RD1

The site lies within the settlement boundary for Elstead, albeit on the southern edge of the village. It should therefore be considered in terms of the criteria set out in Policy RD1 of the local plan. This firstly requires that development should be well-related in scale and location to the existing development. Beacon View Road contains a wide variety of dwelling types, styles, designs and sizes. The proposed dwellings reflect the immediate locality where newer dwellings have been built on the former builders yard to the north in the late 1990s. The appearance of the buildings would be traditional with brick elevations under a tiled roof, with units 7 and 10 being tile hung.

Criterion (a) states that development should comprise the infilling of a small gap in an otherwise continuous built up frontage or the development of land or buildings that are substantially surrounded by existing buildings; In reading the inspectors comments (see above in this report) regarding the inclusion of this site within the rural settlement boundary, it is clear that he envisaged a linear form of development on this site following on from the properties on the south side of Beacon View Road. It is considered that the proposed development generally follows the strong building line along this side of the road, although the dwellings on plots 9 and 10 do infringe this line where the application site narrows at its eastern end. Thus, whilst in strict policy terms, the proposals do not comprise infilling of a small gap or the development of land substantially surrounded by existing buildings, it is officers opinion that, having regard to the Inspector’s comments, that the redevelopment of this site in this form would be acceptable.

Criterion (b) the development of land which, by reason of its openness, physical characteristics or ecological value, makes a significant contribution to the character and amenities of the village. The site is private garden land and whilst its openness contributes to the character of the village, it is not considered that the form of development proposed would lead to an erosion of visual amenities of this part of the village.

Criterion (c) the affect on the urban/rural transition. The site is located on the fringes of the village, with open land to the south. However, development has been kept close to the road frontage and does not spread back into the site. At the western end of the site the rear of the terrace of 3 dwellings is set least 25m from the rear boundary and, although at the eastern end this gap reduces to 5 metres, the screen along the southern boundary is substantial. The proposed development would be shielded from public view by the hedgerow and only the upper parts of the buildings would be visible through the tree screen.

Criterion (d) the form, setting, local building style and heritage of the settlement. The proposed development, as descried elsewhere in this report, by and large reflects local building styles and extends the existing pattern of development along the southern side of Beacon View Road. The dwellings are generally set closer together than they are elsewhere in the road, with an average gap of 2m between dwellings. However, the separation distances would appear greater through the use of single storey elements to the side elevations and with some ridge lines being at right angles to the road. The dwellings themselves are generally set well back from the road, from 22m at the western end to 5metres in the east and it is not considered that the form of development would appear out of character.

Criterion (e) generation of a level of traffic which is compatible with the environment of the village and which can be satisfactorily accommodated on the surrounding network. Beacon View Road has a metalled surface up to and including the application site, although it is unmade for the rest of its length to the west, up to where it joins Thursley Road. Red House Lane leads into Beacon View Road from the east and it is metalled for the whole of its length. Officers consider that the volume of traffic generated by an additional 9 dwellings at this end of Beacon View Road would not be so great as to have an adverse impact on the locality nor on the wider road infrastructure. It should be noted that the local highway authority raised no objection to the proposal in road safety terms.

Officers therefore consider that, on balance the proposed development complies with the criteria set out in policy RD1 and that it is therefore not inappropriate development within the Green Belt. It is further considered that, having regard to the strong vegetative screen along the southernmost boundary, the development would not detract from the landscape.

Impact on the landscape

The Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Area of Great Landscape Value wash over the village settlement, reflecting the fact that the village is an intrinsic part of the landscape. The application site lies on the sensitive edge of the village and is very well screened along its southern-most boundary. Whilst the upper parts of the proposed buildings would be visible from views to the south, it is considered that this would not be harmful to the overall character of the area. Concerns have been raised by officers regarding the relationship of the dwelling at the eastern end of the site to the boundary, but amended plans have been submitted, showing a wider gap of 5m from the corner of the house to the rear boundary. It is considered that, with additional planting in this area, that the impact on the landscape would not be such as to justify refusing planning permission.

Housing mix and density

The next step is for the application to be considered in terms of Policies H4 and H5. One of the aims of Policy H4 is for development to be at as high a density as is appropriate to the character and environment of the site and its surrounding area. The application site has an area of 0.39ha, which, with 10 dwellings proposed, gives a density of 25.6 dph. Whilst this is below the recommended guideline of 30 dph, officers consider that a higher density would be harmful in this location, as an increase in density would likely be achieved by encroaching upon the open garden areas at the rear of the site, which would directly conflict with Policy RD1. In terms of the mix of dwellings, the proposal is fully compliant with the requirements set out in Policy H4.

Elstead is a rural settlement with a population under 3000 and the proposed development would therefore attract a requirement for affordable housing to be provided. As the density of development is under 40dph, at least 30% of the number of net new dwellings provided are in the form of subsidised affordable housing. It is proposed to provide 3 two-bed houses, although it is unclear from the application if these are to be available for rent or for shared ownership. Also, it is not known which RSL it is proposed to use. In numerical terms this complies with Policy H4, although the nature of the affordable element needs clarification. An oral update will be made on this point.

Impact on the locality and on neighbouring dwellings

It is also important that new development is of a high quality design which integrates well with the site and complements its surroundings. Development should be appropriate to the site in terms of its scale, height, form and appearance. The proposed dwellings reflect the general character of this part of the village with dwellings that have a traditional appearance and which respect the pattern of development which has a strong linear form.

In terms of the impact on neighbouring dwellings, Coneygarth would be most affected by the new development. It is located some 2m from the western boundary of the application site and has a bathroom window at first floor level and secondary windows serving the kitchen and living room on the ground floor on the flank elevation. These would be some 3 metres from the flank elevation of unit 1 and would suffer some loss of light. However, as they are not the sole source of light to principal rooms, it is not considered that this would be materially harmful to amenity. There would be some overlooking into the rear garden, but this would be oblique and the relationship between the two houses would not be unacceptable. The provision of parking to the front of the terrace of 3 dwellings could have some adverse impact on Coneygarth. The parking bays are set against the boundary and this could lead to a loss of amenity through noise and disturbance. However it is screened by a substantial mature laurel hedge, some 2.5m in height, and backs on to the front garden where there is Coneygarth’s own parking and turning area.

Trees

There are two protected trees within the body of the site – a Scots pine and an oak which would be within the gardens of units 6 and 7. However, the dwellings would be set some 11m or 13m from the trunk of the two trees and it is considered that, with appropriate conditions, there would be no harm afforded to the trees during construction and there is sufficient distance from the dwellings such that there would not be pressures to remove the trees in future.

Public footpath and the adjacent ditch

Beacon View Road is not an adopted highway but is a public footpath over which there are no formal vehicular rights of access. However, it does provide the only means of access to dwellings in Beacon View Road. Surrey County Council Rights Of Way Group raised an objection originally to the proposed development, on the grounds that the proposed development would lead to an increase in traffic to an extent whereby the safety of users of the footpath would be compromised, because of the narrowness of the roadway. This issue has been put to the applicant as it may be that there would be scope to provide a footway along the verge. Further investigations by the applicant have shown that the carriageway at the end of Beacon View Road as it approaches Red House Lane has been reduced in width. This has come about through lack of maintenance and the roadside verges have encroached over the metalled surface. By removing the debris and soil, an additional 500-600mm of road has been exposed, providing an overall width of between 3.6m at the eastern end and 4.1m at the west. This is considered to provide sufficient width for walkers and vehicles to pass in safety. The Rights of Way Officer has withdrawn his objection.

With regard to the ditch that runs along Beacon View Road, it is the developer’s intention to culvert this where the new access points into the site cross over. However, the Environment Agency has raised an objection to this as it is wished to see the open ditch retained as far as possible, in order to protect the watercourse as a wildlife corridor. Officers are aware that alternative means of providing access have been suggested by the Environment Agency, but no amendments had been received at the time of writing this report. An oral update will be made at the meeting.

Conclusions

Officers have had regard to the level of local representation and the comments of the parish council. However, it is considered that, through its inclusion within the settlement boundary, this is a site where there is potential for development. It is a sensitive site on the edge of the village, and any development would have an impact on the transition between the developed part of the village and the countryside beyond. However, much needed affordable housing would be provided as part of the development. Officers consider that the development proposals would not cause material harm to the character of the area, would bring benefits to the village and are therefore, on balance, acceptable.

Summary of Reasons For Granting Permission

The development hereby granted has been assessed against the following Development Plan policies: Policies RU1, DP3, PE2 and PE7 of the Surrey Structure Plan 1994, Policies LO4, LO5, LO6, SE8 and DN11 of the Surrey Structure Plan (Deposit Draft) 2002 and Policies C1, C3, RD1, D1, D4, D7, D14, H4 and H5 of the Waverley Borough Local Plan 2002 and material considerations, including third party representations. It has been concluded that the development would not result in any harm that would justify refusal in this public interest.

Recommendation

That, subject to the views of the Environment Agency and the receipt of information in respect of the public footpath, and subject to the applicants entering into an appropriate legal agreement within 6 months (all costs including those of the Council to be borne by them) to ensure the retention of units 1-3 affordable housing, permission be consent

granted

subject to the following conditions:-

1. Condition

Within one month of the first occupation of the dwellings hereby permitted the existing dwelling shall be demolished and all demolition materials removed from the site.

Reason

In the interest of the amenities of the area, in accordance with Policies D1 and D4 of the Waverley Borough Local Plan 2002.

2. Condition

The garage accommodation hereby permitted shall be retained and be available at all times for the garaging of vehicles.

Reason

Having regard to the restricted nature of the site, its relationship with the surrounding area and the limited amount of parking available, and to accord with Policies D1 and D4 of the Waverley Borough Local Plan 2002.

3. Condition

Reason

In the interest of the amenities of the area, in accordance with Policies D1 and D4 of the Waverley Borough Local Plan 2002.

4. Condition

Reason

In the interest of the amenities of the area, in accordance with Policies D1 and D4 of the Waverley Borough Local Plan 2002.

5. Condition

Reason

In the interest of the amenities of the area, in accordance with Policies D1 and D4 of the Waverley Borough Local Plan 2002.

6. Condition

No development shall take place until details of all proposed screen walls or fences, or similar structures, have been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority in writing and such walls or fences or similar structures as may be approved by the Local Planning Authority shall be erected within a period of one month from the date of the first occupation of any part of the approved development, and thereafter be maintained to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority.

Reason

In the interest of the amenities of the area, in accordance with Policies D1 and D4 of the Waverley Borough Local Plan 2002.

7. Condition

Reason

In the interest of the amenities of the area, in accordance with Policies RD1, D1 and D4 of the Waverley Borough Local Plan 2002.

8. Condition

Reason

In the interest of the amenities of the area, in accordance with Policies D1 and D4 of the Waverley Borough Local Plan 2002.

9. Condition

Reason

In the interest of the amenities of the area, in accordance with Policies D1 and D4 of the Waverley Borough Local Plan 2002.

10. Condition

Reason

In the interest of the amenities of the area, in accordance with Policies D1 and D4 of the Waverley Borough Local Plan 2002.

11. Condition

Reason

In the interest of the character and amenities of the area, in accordance with Policies D1 and D4 of the Waverley Borough Local Plan 2002.

12. Condition

Prior to commencement of any works on site, demolition or other development activities, space shall be provided and clearly identified within the site or on other land controlled by the applicant to accommodate:

1. Parking of vehicles of site personnel, operatives and visitors.

2. Loading and unloading plant and materials.

3. Storage of plant and materials including demolition arisings.

4. Cement mixing.

The space referred to above and access routes to them (if not existing metalled ones) to be minimally 8 metres away from mature trees and 4 metres from hedgerows, or as may otherwise be agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason

To safeguard the trees on and around the site and to accord with Policies D, D4 and D7 of the Waverley Borough Local Plan 2002.

13. Condition

The existing hedge along the boundaries of the site shall be retained at a minimum height of 2.5 metres for a period of 10 years. The maintenance is to include the replacement of any parts of the hedge which die, and shall ensure a good screening effect.

Reason

In the interest of the amenities of the area, in accordance with Policies D1 and D4 of the Waverley Borough Local Plan 2002.

14. Condition

No development shall take place until a detailed landscaping scheme has been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority in writing. The landscaping scheme shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the agreed details and shall be carried out within the first planting season after commencement of the development or as otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority. The landscaping shall be maintained to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority for a period of 5 years after planting, such maintenance to include the replacement of any trees and shrubs that die or have otherwise become, in the opinion of the Local Planning Authority, seriously damaged or defective. Such replacements to be of same species and size as those originally planted.

Reason

In the interest of the amenities of the area, in accordance with Policies D1 and D4 of the Waverley Borough Local Plan 2002.

15. Condition

Reason

In the interest of the amenities of the area, in accordance with Policies D1 and D4 of the Waverley Borough Local Plan 2002.

16. Condition

No development shall take place until a schedule of landscape maintenance for a minimum period of ears has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The schedule shall include details of the arrangements for its implementation. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved schedule.

Reason

In the interest of the amenities of the area, in accordance with Policies D1 and D4 of the Waverley Borough Local Plan 2002.

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A.3	WA/2004/1102	Erection of extensions (revision of WA/2003/1963) at 4 Parkfield, Godalming.
	J & A Wright
	19/05/2004

	Grid Reference:	E: 497530 N: 142751

	Town:	Godalming
	Ward:	Godalming Holloway
	Development Plan:	Developed area. No site specific policies.
	Highway Authority:	No requirements
	Drainage Authority:	No requirements
	Town Council:	No objection
	Representations:	12 letters have been received from eight properties objecting on the following grounds:- 1. Loss of visual amenity. Too big and intrusive. Out of keeping with the streetscene and other recent extensions on the estate which have utilised the garage as part of any first floor development. 2. Loss of residential amenity. Extension would dominate several neighbouring properties causing loss of light and overlooking. 3. Traffic/road safety. Blocked views. Planting on amenity space restricts views for drivers. 4. Overdevelopment of the site. It will diminish an already small garden. 5. Loss of amenity land. The proposed sunroom would breach the boundary wall resulting in encroachment onto amenity land. Enclosure of open space by vegetation thereby extending rear garden. Unauthorised parking space on amenity land. 6. Would still have opportunity to build above garage too. Concerns of future pressure to divide property into two maisonettes. 7. Concerns expressed about inter-neighbour relations. 8. Agent writes to the Council in familiar way.

Relevant History

WA03/1963

Erection of a two storey extension and a boundary fence

Refused
5.11.03

Description of Site/Background

No. 4 is a two storey detached dwelling located on a corner plot on the south west side of Parkfields. It has an attached flat roofed single garage upon its southern side which extends to the common boundary with No. 3 Parkfield.

Planning permission was recently refused under delegated powers reference WA03/1963. The Council's concerns in that case were that the extension would have a detrimental impact upon the visual amenity of the area. By virtue of the excessive size, scale and form of the extension and the unsatisfactory relationship on a corner plot, it would have been detrimental to the scale of the existing dwelling and character of the area, over-dominant within the streetscene.

The Proposal

Permission is sought for the erection of a two-storey rear extension, providing a dining room and kitchen/breakfast room on the ground floor with an additional bedroom and en suite at first floor level. In addition, the existing sunroom to the rear, is to be demolished and repositioned as a single storey extension on the north flank elevation.

Submissions in Support

In support of the scheme, the applicants have made the following points:-

� Requirement of additional accommodation for the family.
� The majority of dwellings within Parkfield have had similar or larger extensions.
� The proposal is now considerably smaller in size.
� Only removing part of garden wall to accommodate the repositioning of the sun lounge.
� Concern expressed regarding inter-neighbour relations.

Relevant Policies

Policy PE10 of the Surrey Structure Plan 1994

Policy SE4 of the Surrey Structure Replacement Plan (Deposit Draft) 2002

Policies D1 and D4 of the Waverley Borough Local Plan 2002

Main Planning Issues

This application is brought to Committee as a result of the level of interest by third parties and at the request of the local member.

The site is located within the Developed Area of Godalming wherein the principle of an extension is acceptable subject to its impact upon residential and visual amenity.

The following are material considerations:-

� The proposal is a resubmission following refusal of WA03/1963 by delegated powers in November 2003. The issues are whether the proposal is now acceptable within the terms of the Local Plan, less harmful than the previous application (WA03/1963) and overcomes the harm identified in the previous submission.

� In comparison with the previous application, the two-storey extension has been re-orientated from the north flank elevation to the rear west elevation of the dwelling. This is a significant improvement in its location as it has moved the extension away from the prominent corner position on open amenity land, directly adjacent to the highway, to well within the site. The only element which still encroaches onto the amenity land is part of the single storey sunroom which has been repositioned from the rear elevation to the north flank wall in order to accommodate the two storey rear extension.

� The concerns raised over neighbouring amenity, including issues of overlooking, loss of light and over-dominance have been assessed, however, given that there is adequate separation distances between properties, it is considered that the proposal would not adversely affect residential amenity.

� Officers are also mindful of the concerns raised with regard to the impact on visual amenity. However, the changes made to the scheme have resulted in a more subordinate extension in terms of overall size and height.

� Whilst it is acknowledged the extension is relatively large, its form, design and massing, particularly having regard to the prominent views of the extension from the north side of Parkfield, is considered to be acceptable in the streetscene.

� Moreover, since the original submission, the architect has amended the proposal to achieve a small break in the plane of the side elevation to help break articulate its streetscene.

Summary of Reasons for Granting Planning Permission

The development granted has been assessed against the Development Plan policies; Policy PE10 of the Surrey Structure Plan 1994, Policy SE4 of the Surrey Structure Plan (Deposit Draft) 2002 and Policies D1 and D4 of the Waverley Borough Local Plan 2002 and material considerations, including third party representations. It has been concluded that the development would not result in any harm that would justify refusal in this public interest.

Recommendation

That permission be

granted

subject to the following conditions:

1. Condition

The materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby permitted shall match those in the existing building(s).

Reason

In the interest of the amenities of the area, in accordance with Policies D1 and D4 of the Waverley Borough Local Plan 2002.

2. Condition

Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (or any order revoking and re-enacting that Order with or without modification), no further windows in the first floor walls and roofs or other openings shall be formed in the north and south elevations without the written permission of the Local Planning Authority.

Reason

To safeguard the amenity and privacy of the neighbouring properties.

3. Condition

The first floor en suite window in the south elevation shall be glazed with obscure glazing and shall be so retained thereafter to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority.

Reason

To safeguard the amenity and privacy of the neighbouring properties.

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CENTRAL 28

SCHEDULE ‘C’ TO THE AGENDA FOR THE
CENTRAL AREA DEVELOPMENT CONTROL SUB-COMMITTEE
4TH AUGUST 2004

Application determined in accordance with the approved terms of delegation to the Director of Planning and Development

Background Papers (DopD)
There are no background papers (as defined by Section 100D(5) of the Local Government Act 1972) relating to this report.

Plan No.
Applicant

Development Proposed
Site Description

Decision

TM/2004/0050 T W Grillo	Works to trees the subject of Tree Preservation Order 3/03. Land At Dean Court, Charterhouse Road, Godalming.	TPO Consent
TM/2004/0051 L Stevenson	Application to fell 4 trees the subject of Tree Preservation Order WA345. Copse View, Red House Lane, Elstead.	TPO Refusal
TM/2004/0056 R Gibbs	Works to trees the subject of Tree Preservation Order WA149. 76, Pullman Lane, Godalming.	TPO Refusal
TM/2004/0059 M Parry	Works to trees the subject of Tree Preservation Order 43/99. Little Oakhanger, Summerhouse Road, Godalming.	TPO Consent
WA/2003/2659 Southern Starter Homes Ltd	Change of use from office (class B1) to provide clinic (class D1). 18a, Bridge Street, Godalming.	Withdrawn
WA/2003/2660 Mitchells Antiques	Continued change of use from office (class B1) to retail showroom (class A1). 18a, Bridge Street, Godalming.	Full Permission
WA/2004/0713 Hankley Common Golf Club	Erection of a building to provide refreshment and toilet facilities following demolition of existing building. Land At Hankley Common Golf Club, Tilford Road, Tilford.	Full Permission
WA/2004/0747 Mr & Mrs J Corrie	Erection of a detached garage building and a greenhouse following demolition of existing stables and greenhouse; erection of a chimney to staff cottage (as amplified by additional letter received 18/05/04). Sullingstead, Hascombe Road, Godalming.	Full Permission
WA/2004/0877 L Lemieux	Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness under Section 191 for the use of the barn as an independent dwelling. The Barn, Upper Highfield Farmhouse, Highfield Lane, Thursley.	Withdrawn
WA/2004/0891 S M Watson	Use of garage as habitable accommodation with alterations to elevation together with the construction of pitched roofs to existing front dormers (as amplified by additional information and letter dated 19/05/04). Hascombe Place Farmhouse, Godalming Road, Hascombe.	Full Permission
WA/2004/0895 G Chandler Ltd	Change of use from mixed use petrol filling station and motor vehicle service, repair, car sales and MOT workshop, to motor vehicle service, repair, car sales and MOT workshop only with associated alterations and demolition of canopy, pumps and shell signs (as amended by letter and plans received 20/5/04). Chandlers Garage, The Green, Elstead.	Full Permission
WA/2004/0896 G Chandler Ltd	Application for Conservation Area Consent for the demolition of petrol station canopy, pump and signs. Chandlers Garage, The Green, Elstead.	Conservation Aarea Consent
WA/2004/0906 Mr & Mrs S Jones	Erection of a two storey extension following demolition of existing garage/study (as amended by plans received 03/06/04). 5, Duncombe Road, Godalming.	Full Permission
WA/2004/0920 Mr & Mrs K Broughton	Erection of an extension to existing bungalow to provide a chalet bungalow (revision of WA/2003/2672) (as amplified by additional information received 15.06.04) 77, Minster Road, Godalming.	Full Permission
WA/2004/0929 C Huggins	Erection of a detached summerhouse. 45, Yew Tree Road, Witley.	Full Permission
WA/2004/0934 V Rhode	Retention of workshop building. Hambledon House Farm, Vann Lane, Hambledon.	Refused
WA/2004/0939 Mr & Mrs B Spektor	Erection of an extension to provide additional accommodation and covered swimming pool (revision of WA/2003/2639). Munstead Lawn, Hascombe Road, Godalming.	Full Permission
WA/2004/0953 Mr & Mrs P Fuller	Erection of a link extension, alterations and use of existing store as habitable accommodation. 10, The Horseshoe, Godalming.	Full Permission
WA/2004/0957 Mr & Mrs C Graham	Erection of an extension sited partly below ground level together with the erection of a garden wall (revision of WA/2004/0152) (as amplified by letter dated 27/5/04). Farnham Lodge, Elstead Road, Cut Mill, Godalming.	Refused
WA/2004/0958 Mr & Mrs C Graham	Application for Listed Building Consent for the erection of an extension sited partly below ground level and a garden wall (revision of WA/2004/0153). Farnham Lodge, Elstead Road, Cut Mill, Godalming.	Listed Blg Consent Granted
WA/2004/0960 R J Lucy	Erection of extensions and alterations following demolition of existing extensions and outbuildings with the erection of a detached triple garage/store (revision of consent granted under WA/2003/2236). Foxbury House, Hascombe Road, Godalming.	Withdrawn
WA/2004/0974 The Natural Cafe Ltd	Application for consent to display illuminated signs and advertising awning. 38, High Street, Godalming.	Advertisement Consent Refused
WA/2004/0975 The Natural Cafe Ltd	Alterations to shop front. 38, High Street, Godalming.	Refused
WA/2004/0976 The Natural Cafe Ltd	Application for Listed Building Consent for internal and external alterations, alterations to shopfront including awning and display of illuminated signs. 38, High Street, Godalming.	Listed Blg Refusal
WA/2004/0981 Mr & Mrs Brittain	Erection of extensions (as amended by letter dated 18/05/04 and plans rceived 18/05/04). Littlewood, Gasden Lane, Witley.	Full Permission
WA/2004/0985 Mr & Mrs Wickens	Erection of extensions. 17, The Horseshoe, Godalming.	Full Permission
WA/2004/0990 Mrs Pink & Mr Slade	Construction of a dormer window and erection of a boundary fence. 1, Elmside, Milford.	Full Permission
WA/2004/0991 R Cox Design Homes & Developments Ltd	Provision of vehicular access. 1 Pound Cottages, The Street, Hascombe.	Full Permission
WA/2004/0993 Mr & Mrs Hewitt	Erection of extensions and alterations and the provision of a new vehicular access. Wood Cottage, Salt Lane, Hydestile.	Withdrawn
WA/2004/0996 D Pullinger	Erection of a single storey extension. 28, Furze Lane, Godalming.	Refused
WA/2004/1001 Esso Petroleum Co Ltd	Installation of a second car wash replacing existing jet wash facility, erection of plant room and associated works, installation of fuel tanks (as amplified by email received 29/6/04). Manor Weald Service Station, Portsmouth Road, Milford.	Full Permission
WA/2004/1014 Mr & Mrs C Kirk	Erection of a detached dwelling and garage following demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings (revision of WA/2003/2352). Lakes Cottage, Petworth Road, Witley.	Refused
WA/2004/1015 K J & J M Hall	Construction of additional dormer windows. Orizaba, Hookley Lane, Elstead.	Full Permission
WA/2004/1030 Mr & Mrs Sherfield	Erection of a two storey extension. 48, Milford Lodge, Milford.	Full Permission
WA/2004/1035 Mr & Mrs Hayler	Erection of extensions and alterations Longacre, New Road, Wormley.	Refused
WA/2004/1038 R Assael	Erection of a detached triple garage. Busses Cottage, Sweetwater Lane, Hambledon.	Full Permission
WA/2004/1046 Mr & Mrs M Thorne	Erection of extensions and alterations (revision of WA/2004/0273). 8, Silo Road, Godalming.	Full Permission
WA/2004/1058 Mr & Mrs K Padwick	Erection of an extension (revision of WA/2003/1851). 20, Blackburn Way, Godalming.	Full Permission
WA/2004/1063 Trustees Of The M B Caroe Estate	Application for Listed Building Consent for internal and external alterations. Vann, Vann Lane, Hambledon.	Listed Blg Consent Granted
WA/2004/1064 Trustees Of The M B Caroe Estate	Application for Listed Building Consent for internal and external alterations. Vann, Vann Lane, Hambledon.	Listed Blg Consent Granted
WA/2004/1067 Mr & Mrs Hawksley	Erection of a two storey extension, alterations to elevation and use of garage as habitable accommodation. Three Chestnuts, The Drive, Godalming.	Full Permission
WA/2004/1068 Mr & Mrs Lagan	Erection of a single storey extension. 79, Pullman Lane, Godalming.	Full Permission
WA/2004/1069 C Stewart	Erection of extensions to existing bungalow to provide a chalet bungalow. 7, Birch Road, Godalming.	Refused
WA/2004/1074 J Hancock	Change of use from office to Class D1 (complementary Health Centre). Carriers House, Wharf Street, Godalming.	Full Permission
WA/2004/1078 Mssrs Burns And Webber	Change of use of first floor office to residential accommodation. 27, High Street, Godalming.	Full Permission
WA/2004/1079 Mssrs Burns And Webber	Application for Listed Building Consent for internal and external alterations. 27, High Street, Godalming.	Listed Blg Alterations Consent Granted
WA/2004/1084 J & M Whitaker	Erection of extensions and detached garage building following demolition of existing garage. 3 & 4 Westbrook Cottages, Westbrook Hill, Elstead.	Withdrawn
WA/2004/1085 J & M Whitaker	Application for Listed Building Consent for the erection of extensions. 3 & 4 Westbrook Cottages, Westbrook Hill, Elstead.	Withdrawn
WA/2004/1086 Mr & Mrs Mcintyre	Erection of a two storey extension and detached double garage following demolition of existing garage. 9 Nutbourne Cottages, Roundals Lane, Hambledon.	Withdrawn
WA/2004/1087 Mr & Mrs Garguilo	Erection of a two storey extension following demolition of existing extension and detached garage. 42, Oxted Green, Milford.	Refused
WA/2004/1091 Mr & Mrs B Rapley	Erection of a single storey extension. 5, Oak Tree Road, Milford.	Full Permission
WA/2004/1101 G Waterfall	Erection of a boundary fence. 1 & 2 Thyme Cottages, Petworth Road, Milford.	Refused
WA/2004/1104 R Macallay	Erection of a fence and use of land as domestic curtilage (as amended by letter and plans received by fax on 15/07/04). 42, Cherry Tree Lane, Godalming.	Full Permission
WA/2004/1108 S D'aoust	Erection of an extension following demolition of an existing extension (revision of WA/2004/0182). 9 Hydestile Cottages, Hambledon Road, Hambledon.	Full Permission
WA/2004/1113 Mr & Mrs Boyle	Erection of a replacement attached garage and alterations. 152, Peperharow Road, Godalming.	Full Permission
WA/2004/1114 J Parsons & L Riley	Erection of extensions. 3, Sunny Hill, Witley.	Refused
WA/2004/1116 Mr & Mrs S Heney	Erection of an extension. Robins, Haslemere Road, Milford.	Full Permission
WA/2004/1117 Avs Fencing Supplies Ltd	Alterations to elevations of Barn 1. Tvvm Site, Chapel Lane, Milford.	Full Permission
WA/2004/1138 Barlows	Construction of additional parking and associated works. Church House, Church Street, Godalming.	Refused
WA/2004/1144 Mr & Mrs Isaacs	Erection of a detached double garage/garden machinery store. 2 Dell Cottages, Haslemere Road, Brook.	Full Permission
WA/2004/1147 J Watts	Construction of vehicular access and hard standing. Park Cottage, Petworth Road, Witley.	Refused
WA/2004/1150 Mr & Mrs Satterthwaite	Construction of a new-pitched roof over existing single storey northeast wing; alterations. Tuesley Manor, Tuesley Lane, Godalming.	Full Permission
WA/2004/1151 Mr & Mrs Satterthwaite	Application for Listed Building Consent for a new pitched roof over existing single storey northeast wing. Tuesley Manor, Tuesley Lane, Godalming.	Listed Blg Consent Granted
WA/2004/1184 Mr & Mrs K Batten	Erection of extensions and alterations together with a carport/garage following demolition of existing conservatory and carport (as amended and amplified by letter dated 2/7/04 and plans received 5/7/04). 30, Long Gore, Godalming.	Full Permission
WA/2004/1186 Mr & Mrs M G Hudson	Continued use of redundant doctors surgery as habitable accommodation together with the erection of extensions (as amended by letter dated 15/6/04 and plans received 15/6/04). Four Trees, Hookley Lane, Elstead.	Full Permission
WA/2004/1195 L Brown	Alterations to existing garage. 42, Minster Road, Godalming.	Full Permission
WA/2004/1204 Speedwell Car Hire	Variation of Condition 1 of WA/1998/0447 to allow the continued siting of a portacabin for a further temporary period. Speedwell Car Hire, Woodside Park, Catteshall Lane, Godalming.	Full Permission
WA/2004/1217 Mr & Mrs R Styles	Erection of a single storey extension and alterations following demolition of existing conservatory (as amplified by letter dated 19/7/04 and plan received 20/7/04). Heath Hall, Lower House Road, Bowlhead Green.	Full Permission