Single-storey extensions and alterations at 2A Rivendell, Wrecclesham, Farnham
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Waverley Planning Committee on 17 Dec 2025.
What was proposed
The application sought single-storey extensions, a dormer window, new windows and doors, roof lights, and other alterations to the dwelling.
“Permission is sought for the erection of single storey extensions and alterations.”
“Extensions would comprise: - a 6.0m – 7.3m deep full width single storey rear extension to extend the kitchen/ dining room and create an additional bedroom; - a 7.2m wide x 1.0m deep front extension to replace the existing arched open porch area with a covered porch area; and - a dormer window on the front (north) elevation roof slope.”
Officer report
The site
The detached chalet bungalow stands in a large back-land plot with outbuildings, mature boundary vegetation and protected trees.
“The application site is located in Boundstone, Wrecclesham in south Farnham. Rivendell, No. 2A Applelands Close, is a detached chalet bungalow with a detached double garage outbuilding and a detached former green house outbuilding in the front amenity space. The property has a large rear garden with mature vegetation on its boundaries. There are two trees subject of tree protection orders within the application site adjacent the site’s rear boundary.”
“Because of the back-land nature of the application site, Rivendell is located to the rear of its eastern neighbours, Nos. 2, 4 and 15 Applelands Close.”
Officer report
Earlier planning history
Earlier applications for a detached bungalow and garage were approved in 1991, while two earlier rear-land housing proposals were refused in 1965.
“Reference Proposal Decision WA/1991/1317 Erection of a detached bungalow and garage (details pursuant to WA91/0903) (as amplified and amended by letter dated 13/11/91 and plan received 18/11/91). GRANT 28/11/1991”
“FAR35/65 Site for three houses on land at rear REFUSED 10/02/1965 FAR849/64 2 blocks of 2 s/d houses on land at rear REFUSED 15/01/1965”
Officer report
Consultation and representations
The town council made no comments, the tree officer had no objection subject to conditions, and no representations were received.
“Farnham Town Council No comments received WBC Tree Officer No objection, subject to conditions.”
Officer report
Conditions proposed
The recommendation included conditions covering approved plans, materials, privacy glazing, tree protection, supervision and monitoring.
“TREE PROTECTION In this condition 'retained tree' means an existing tree, which is to be retained in accordance with the approved plans and particulars; and paragraphs (a) and (b) below shall have effect until the expiration of 5 years from the first occupation of the development.”
Officer report
Committee vote and decision
Following debate, the committee unanimously supported the officers’ recommendation and granted permission subject to seven conditions and two informatives.
“Following the debate, the Committee voted in favour of the officers’ recommendation to grant permission unanimously.”
“Planning permission is GRANTED subject to conditions 1-7 and informatives 1-2…”
Minutes
Sources
- Waverley Planning Committee minutes, 17 December 2025
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of Waverley's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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- Waverley
- Date
- Wednesday 17 December 2025
- Recommendation
- Officers recommended approval
- Committee decided
- Approved
- Vote
- Unanimous
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- Agenda and papers (council website)
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- The application (council website)
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This committee's year
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