Three detached homes at Tangley Lea, New Road, Chilworth, Guildford

“Location: Tangley Lea, New Road, Chilworth, Guildford, GU4 8LZ Proposal: Erection of 3no. detached dwellings with associated parking and gardens following demolition of existing dwelling…”

“Planning permission is sought for the demolition of an existing dwelling and for the erection of 3 x 4 bedroom detached two storey dwellinghouses with off-street parking, cycle and refuse storage.”

“The application site comprises a detached chalet-style bungalow with a detached garage and shed set within a good-sized garden. The structures within the site are in poor condition and appear dilapidated. The site benefits from vehicular access via Brookswood, a private road accessed via New Road.”

“The northern boundary of the site abuts the rear gardens of residential properties fronting New Road. To the south of the site is an area of ancient woodland, a water course and Brook Field Playing Fields. To the west of the site is Chilworth Free Church which comprises a single storey building with a small open car parking area.”

“County Highway Authority: No objection, subject to conditions Thames Water: No comments. Environmental Agency: No comments. Forestry Commission: No comments. Woodland Trust: No comments.”

“Surrey Wildlife Trust: Insufficient information provided to support application and object on grounds of loss of/deterioration of ancient woodland. [Officer Note - a reduced buffer zone was accepted as part of the appeal decision for a different development on this site and this is considered to be a material planning consideration, therefore, despite this objection, it is considered sufficient information has been submitted to support a reduced buffer zone around the…”

“In debate, members acknowledged local concerns about access and parking but noted the private status of Brookswood and the absence of highways objection. The previous appeal decision and the substantive reduction/redistribution of development were afforded significant weight. Members also noted the Council’s current housing land supply position and the corresponding tilted balance, concluding that harms did not significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits.”

“The Committee explored strengthening construction controls and safeguarding on-site turning space to minimise local disruption. Following discussion, Members agreed that Condition 5 - Construction Traffic/Environmental Management Plan (CTMP) be strengthened to:”

“The Chair moved the motion to approve application 24/P/01592, subject to the conditions and reasons set out in the report, with Condition 5 amended as indicated above:”

“RESOLVED: That application 24/P/01592 be approved, subject to the conditions and reasons set out in the report, with Condition 5 amended to: i. Restrict construction hours to 08:00–18:00 Mondays–Fridays, 08:00–13:00 Saturdays, with no works on Sundays/Bank Holidays; ii. Require any variation to the CTMP to be first agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority; and iii. Secure provision and permanent retention of the on-site turning area.”