Decision

Erection of a boundary fence and gate with associated works following removal of existing fence (retrospective).

Decision

Planning permission is REFUSED for the following Reasons:

1. The boundary fence as constructed obstructs the required vehicle inter-visibility splays from the site accesses onto Ball and Wicket Lane which has an unacceptable impact on highway safety, contrary to Policy DM9 of Waverley Borough Council’s Local Plan (2023) and Section 9 of the NPPF (2025).
2. The fence as constructed, by reason of its height, proximity to the highway and prominent corner location represents an unduly prominent and inappropriate element in the street scene and is detrimental to the visual amenity of the surrounding area. The development fails to protect and enhance the distinctiveness of the area is at odds and therefore is harmful to the verdant, semi-rural character and appearance of the area. The proposal would thereby conflict with Policy TD1 of the Waverley Borough Local Plan (Part 1) 2018, and Policy DM4 of the Local Plan (Part 2) 2023, and Policy FNP1 of the Farnham Neighbourhood Plan 2017.