Garage and pool house at Wonersh House, Wonersh, Guildford

“WA/2025/01109 – Certificate of Lawfulness under Section 191 in order to confirm implementation of planning permission WA/2023/01504 by excavation of foundations at WONERSH HOUSE THE STREET WONERSH GUILDFORD GU5 0PG”

“Certificate of Lawfulness under Section 191 in order to confirm implementation of the certificate of lawful development granted under WA/2023/01504, by excavation of foundations.”

“The application site measures 1.1 in hectare and is located south of The Street, Wonersh. The site is accessed via a private drive and comprises of a substantial detached two storey dwelling in single family occupation. The site lies within Metropolitan Green Belt and forms part of Wonersh Conservation Area. The area north and east of the site is residential in character.”

“WA/2023/01504 Certificate of Lawfulness under Section 192 for erection of a garage and a pool house outbuilding (revision of WA/2023/00570). CERTIFICATE GRANTED 10/08/2023”

“WA/2023/00570 Certificate of Lawfulness under Section 192 for erection of a garage and a pool house outbuilding. CERTIFICATE REFUSED 10/05/2023”

“The application is for a Certificate of Lawfulness to confirm the implementation of the development granted a Lawful Development Certificate under WA/2023/01504. The applicant has submitted a copy of the building regulations notice – FP/2024/01282 (dated 20/12/2024) confirming that the plans submitted for works (single storey detached garage block) have been examined and passed by the Authority as complying with the Building Regulations unconditionally.”

“There is no statutory requirement for this type of application and no consultation was done. Officers note that Wonersh Parish Council has raised no objection to the application.”

“- Copy of building regulations notice – FP/2024/01282 dated 20/12/2024 - Photographic images of the Foundation Works of the garage, the subject of the certificate.”

“Following the debate the Committee voted to GRANT the application, 11 in favour, none against and no abstentions.”

“The Certificate of Lawful Development granted under WA/2023/01504 has been lawfully implemented, through the laying out of foundations on site, and a certificate can therefore be issued.”

“It is considered on the balance of probability that the submitted information is sufficient to demonstrate that the development granted under WA/2023/01504 has been implemented by virtue of the foundation works carried out and therefore the operational development of the garage and pool house outbuilding which formed part of the development permitted under the Town and Country General Permitted Development (England) Order 2015, as amended, remains extant.”