Seven dwellings at Holmwood, Mayfield Avenue, New Haw

“Full planning permission is sought for the erection of 7 dwellings following the demolition of the existing dwelling. Units proposed comprise 4 no x 3 bed semi-detached, 2 no x 4 bed semi-detached and 1 no x 4 bed detached. Detached car barns are proposed for Plots 4, 6 and 7. Plot 5 would have a single attached garage. 3.2. 14 parking spaces in total are proposed, with each plot having a minimum of two spaces.”

“The application site is located on the north-eastern side of Mayfield Avenue and currently comprises a detached two storey chalet style dwelling set back from the road and is located centrally within a substantial site. Other than the main dwelling there is a large garage to the front of the dwelling that is accessed via its driveway with parking available within the site.”

“The application site has an area of some 0.26 hectares and falls within the Urban Area of New Haw. The site is located within the 5km buffer of the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area (TBHSPA). Officers note that part of the site was until recently located in Flood Zone 2, however following the update of the Flood zone Maps on 25/03/25 under the Environment Agency’s new National Flood Risk Assessment (NaFRA2), the site is now wholly within Flood Zone 1.”

“RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY 4.1. There are some historic planning permission relating to the site, none are specifically relevant to the consideration of this planning application.”

“Comments SCC Lead Local Flood Authority No objections subject to condition and informative SCC County Highway Authority No objections subject to conditions and informatives RBC Drainage No objection subject to informative RBC Trees Objects due to concerns about further pressures on trees proposed to be retained and part of the development. This is discussed further below in section 7.”

“Representations and comments from interested parties. 6.3. 10 neighbouring properties were consulted in addition to being advertised on the Council’s website. 24 letters of representation have been received from 21 individual addresses, which can be summarised as follows: • Overlooking of neighbouring properties • Insufficient parking which will lead to further on street car parking on Mayfield Avenue. • Significant increase in density.”

“There would be a total disruption of our lives whilst this development is built, what plans are in place to control and reduce the inevitable noise, traffic, dirt and dust disruption to the neighbours? • The proposed development will result in the irreversible loss of this valuable ecological area, negatively impacting local biodiversity.”

“During the debate some Members raised further concerns on highway safety (including the requirement of a Highways Officer), emergency access, Infrastructure strain and refuse collection. Officers informed the Committee that Highways authority (Surrey CC) raised no objection – the scheme was not expected to address pre-existing concerns about the road.”

“Members had questions with regards construction hours, street lighting, and garden sizes. Officers confirmed environmental health legislation covers hours and that the access…”

“The HoP was authorised to grant planning permission subject to:”

“the completion of a Section 106 legal agreement under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) • Planning conditions as set out in the report and addendum.”