B2 WA/2018/1372M AlexanderWaverley Borough Council14/08/2018

Notice required and posted:Committee:Meeting Date:

Application under Regulation 3 of the Town and Country Planning General Regulations 1992 for installation of replacement windows at 1-17 at 1 - 17 Woodyers Close, Wonersh GU5 0RR

YesEastern 10/10/2018

Parish: WonershWard: Blackheath and WonershCase Officer: Alex Inglis

Neighbour Notification Expiry Date 28/09/2018Expiry Date 08/10/2018Extended expiry date 12/10/2018

RECOMMENDATION That, subject to conditions, permission be GRANTED

Introduction

The application has been brought before the Area Committee as Waverley Borough Council is the applicant.

Location Plan

Site Description

The application site is located on the southern side of Barnett Lane and measures 0.47ha. The site features 17 dwellings and a community centre. The dwellings are predominantly bungalows with some chalet bungalows that benefit from shared parking areas. The area is residential in character.

Proposal

Permission is sought for: - The replacement of windows on properties 1-17. The existing green

double glazed uPVC is proposed to be replaced with white uPVC double glazing.

Existing Elevations

Proposed Elevations

Block Plan

Relevant Planning History

WA/1982/0636 Consultation under Regulation 10. Erection of 16 bungalows and flats for the elderly, comprising 5 x 2 person bungalows, 3 x 3 person bungalows, 6 x 2 person flats and 2 bungalows for disabled persons with community room and wardens flat

Full Permission:22/07/1982

WA/1980/1531 Elderly persons residential Full Permission:

accommodation ( outline ) 11/12/1980

Planning Policy Constraints

Green Belt – within Rural Settlement of Shamley GreenConservation AreaAncient Woodland 500m Buffer Zone

Development Plan Policies and Proposals

The development plan comprises:

Waverley Borough Local Plan, Part 1: Strategic Policies and Sites (adopted February 2018)

Farnham Neighbourhood Plan (made May 2017) Waverley Borough Local Plan 2002 (retained policies February 2018) South East Plan (saved policy NRM6)

In accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) due weight has been given to policies in the Waverley Borough Local Plan (Part 1) 2018 and relevant retained policies in the Waverley Borough Local Plan 2002.

Other guidance:The National Planning Policy Framework 2018 (NPPF)The National Planning Practice Guidance 2014 (NPPG)Residential Extensions Supplementary Planning Document 2010 (SPD)Blackheath, Shamley Green and Wonersh Village Design Statement (2005)

The relevant policies to this application are:

Local Plan, Part 1: Strategic policies and sites (adopted February 2018): SP1, RE2, TD1 and HA1

Local Plan 2002 (retained policies February 2018): D1, D4, RD1 and HE8

Consultations and Town/Parish Council Comments

Wonersh Parish Council No objection.

Representations

Neighbour notification letters were sent on 29/08/2018.No letters of representation have been received.

Planning Considerations

Impact on the Green Belt

The site is located within the Green Belt within the defined settlement area. Policy RE2 of the Local Plan (Part 1) 2018 outlines that the Green Belt will continue to be protected from inappropriate development. Inappropriate development will not be permitted unless very special circumstances can be demonstrated.

Certain forms of development are considered to be appropriate, and will be permitted provided they do not conflict with the exceptions listed in paragraphs 145 and 146 of the NPPF.

Local planning authorities are required to give substantial weight to any harm which might be caused to the Green Belt by the inappropriate development.

The proposal would represent alterations to a building and therefore should not result in disproportionate additions over and above the size of the original building. The external footprint of the building is not changing, with the only alterations being the replacement of existing windows. This would not result in disproportionate additions and is therefore seen to be appropriate Green Belt development.

The proposal is therefore seen to accord with Policy RE2 of the Local Plan 2018 (Part 1).

Impact on the Conservation Area

Section 72 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 states that in considering applications within a Conservation Area, Local Planning Authorities must pay special attention to the desirability of preserving, or enhancing the character and appearance of the area.

Policy HA1 of the Local Plan (Part 1) 2018 outlines that the Council will ensure that the significance of heritage assets are conserved or enhanced to ensure the continued protection and enjoyment of the historic environment.

Retained Policy HE8 of the Local Plan 2002 is afforded substantial weight due to its level of consistency with the NPPF and seeks to ensure that the development preserves or enhances the character of Conservation Areas.

Wonersh’s historic centre has changed very little since 1870. The sinuous street contributes greatly to the character of the place and being lined by a considerable number of listed buildings forms the nucleus of the Conservation area. The area also includes Wonersh Park and its preserved 18th century gateway and converted stables, the 17th century mansion was demolished in 1935.

The proposal involves changing the windows from double glazed UPVC which are generally grey in colour to double glazed white UPVC. These alterations would not harm the character of the Conservation Area due to the relatively similar appearance of the new windows and the scale of this proposal.

In light of the above, the proposal would not harm the significance of the Conservation Area and would preserve its character. As no harm has been identified, it is not necessary to weigh up the public benefits against any identified harm. The proposal would therefore be in accordance with Section 72 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas Act 1990, Policy HA1 of the Local Plan (Part 1) 2018 and retained Policy HE8 of the Local Plan 2002.

Design and impact on visual amenity

Policy TD1 of the Local Plan 2018 (Part 1) requires development to be of high quality design and to be well related in size, scale and character to its surroundings. Retained Policies D1 and D4 of the Local Plan 2002 are attributed substantial and full weight respectively due to their level of consistency with the NPPF 2018.

Retained Policy RD1 of the Local Plan 2002 states that within the Rural Settlement boundaries the Council will only permit development which is well related in scale and location to existing development and which takes account of the form, setting, local building style and heritage of the settlement. Policy RD1 is afforded substantial weight in relation to its accordance with the NPPF 2018.

The Council’s Residential Extensions SPD sets out that windows and doors should be of a design and materials that reflect the character and appearance of the dwelling. The existing windows are double glazed grey UPVC, which are to be replaced with double glazed white UPVC windows of a similar style.

This change is considered not to detract from the appearance of the dwellings and would not be visually intrusive in the streetscene. The proposal is

therefore seen to accord with Policy TD1 of the Local Plan 2018 (Part 1) and retained Policies D1, D4 and RD1 of the Local Plan 2002.

Impact on residential amenity

Policy TD1 of the Local Plan 2018 (Part1) seeks to ensure that new development is designed to create safe and attractive environments that meet the needs of users and incorporate the principles of sustainable development. Retained policies D1 and D4 of the Local Plan 2002 are given substantial and full weight respectively due to their consistency with the NPPF 2018.

The proposed windows and doors are to be of the same size and in the same locations as the current windows and doors and are therefore considered not to result in any harm to neighbouring residential amenities. The proposal is therefore seen to accord with Policy TD1 of the Local Plan 2018 (Part 1) and retained Policies D1 and D4 of the Local Plan 2002.

Conclusion

The proposal is considered to be in accordance with the Development Plans As such, planning permission is recommended for approval.

Recommendation

That permission be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:

1. ConditionThe plan numbers to which this permission relates are 18-1857 30; 31 Rev A; 32 Rev A; 33 Rev A; 34 Rev A; 35 Rev A; 41 Rev A; 42 Rev A; 43 Rev A and 44 Rev A. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans. No material variation from these plans shall take place unless otherwise first agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.

ReasonIn order that the development hereby permitted shall be fully implemented in complete accordance with the approved plans and to accord with Policy TD1 of the Local Plan 2018 (Part 1) and retained Policies D1 and D4 of the Local Plan 2002.

2. ConditionNo variation of the type and colour of the external materials to be used in the construction of the development as shown on the approved deposited plan shall be made without the prior written consent of the Local Planning Authority.

ReasonIn the interest of the character and amenity of the area in accordance with Policy TD1 of the Local Plan 2018 (Part 1) and retained Policies D1 and D4 of the Local Plan 2002.

Informatives

1. The Council confirms that in assessing this planning application it has worked with the applicant in a positive and proactive way, in line with the requirements of Paragraph 38 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2018.