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“WA/2025/00219 – Outline Application With All Matters Reserved Except For Access For A Development Of Up To 400 Dwellings To Provide Private And Affordable Homes With A Community Commercial Facility; Associated Infrastructure Works Including Vehicle Cycle And Pedestrian Access Allotments Areas Of Open Space And Play Provision; Sustainable Drainage And Landscaping.”

“The proposed development comprises: a residential development up to 400 new homes of which 120 units would be affordable units (30%); with a community commercial facility; associated infrastructure works (including vehicle, cycle and pedestrian access); allotments; areas of open space and play provision; sustainable drainage and landscaping. This application is accompanied by an Environmental Statement (ES), which has been assessed by Entran on behalf of the Council.”

“The application site, located at the western edge of Alford Crossways which forms part of a wider agricultural estate. It is positioned west of Loxwood Road (adjacent to Alfold Recreation Ground), and south of those residential properties fronting Dunsfold Road. A new residential development “Loxwood Fields’ (currently being built by the Appellant) adjoins the site to the south (see Planning History WA/2020/1684).”

“The site itself comprises five agricultural fields (totalling 22.9 hectares), with associated linear drainage ditches. Existing site levels are predominantly flat. Levels range from…”

“Natural England Request for further information addressed. No objection subject to conditions…”

“Repeated strong objection on the basis of a major and disproportionate urban extension at an unsustainable location being within the open countryside and outside of the settlement boundary. Additional concerns on the basis of infrastructure contrary to the Neighbourhood Plan; effectiveness of the proposed mitigation measures.”

“In accordance with the statutory requirements and the “Reaching Out to the Community – Local Development Framework – Statement of Community Involvement – ” the application was advertised in the newspaper on 14.02.2025 and the updated description was advertised on 07.11.2025 (expiring 08.12.2025). Site notices were displayed around the site on 14.02.25 and 07.11.2025, and neighbour notification letters were sent on 05.02.2025 and 04.11.2025.”

“204 comments raised infrastructure concerns (water, sewage, electricity, GP, schools, drainage) • 176 comments raised traffic & highway impact concerns (volume, congestion, safety, A281, Crossways junction) • 158 comments raised overdevelopment & character harm concerns (scale, density, outside of settlement, cumulative growth, loss of rural character) • 112 comments raised environmental & wildlife harm concerns (ecosystems, animals, ancient woodland, light/noise…”

“Outline Application With All Matters Reserved Except For Access For A Development Of Up To 400 Dwellings To Provide Private And Affordable Homes With A Community Commercial Facility; Associated Infrastructure Works Including Vehicle Cycle And Pedestrian Access Allotments Areas Of Open Space And Play Provision; Sustainable Drainage And Landscaping.”

“Following debate, the Committee voted unanimously in favour of the officers recommendation to refuse permission 13 in favour.”

“Had the Council determined the application planning permission be REFUSED.”