Here we Go Again – Let the trumpets blow again, we are in the mood for – no, not love – but a re-run of another public inquiry for 130 homes at Scotland Park, Midhurst Road, Haslemere!
Confused.com about the housing numbers? So is WW!
A planning inquiry relating to Land off Midhurst Road at Scotland Park, Haslemere, will open at 10 am on 8 April 2025 and is anticipated to run for 9 days across 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24 and 25 April 2025.
Notification letters with these dates will be sent shortly.
This appeal was previously dismissed 24 May 2024 however a legal challenge resulted in this decision being quashed and this will now be redetermined through a new inquiry.
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Reason for inquiry
Appeal by Redwood South West Limited and Savills (UK) Ltd relating to the application to Waverley Borough Council.
Appeal: APP/R3650/W/23/3327643
Waverley BC application: WA/2022/01887 Following outline refusal on 02/05/2023
Description of works: Hybrid application consisting of an Outline application (all matters reserved except access) for up to 130 residential dwellings accessed from the proposed access road (linking to Midhurst Road), associated landscaping, restricted access for emergency access, community growing space and associated infrastructure, including green infrastructure. Full application for the erection of 1 dwelling and associated works; a junction alteration from Midhurst Road, associated access road to serve the development (including the diversion of a public footpath), car park, associated landscaping and drainage; the erection of a scout facility/nursery (use class F) and an education facility (use class F); a Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG). This application is accompanied by an Environmental Statement.
Site Address: Land off Midhurst Road at Scotland Park, Midhurst Road, Haslemere, GU27 3DH
Case Officer contact at the Planning Inspectorate
Holly Dutton
Email : holly.dutton@planninginspectorate.gov.uk
Tel : 0303 444 5519
National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) Update
On 12 December 2024, the Government published a revised National Planning Policy Framework (the Framework 2024). The Framework 2024, amongst other things, was accompanied by a written ministerial statement (WMS) and updates to Planning Practice Guidance (PPG).
Information regarding the Framework 2024, and updates to PPG, can be found on GOV.UK: National Planning Policy Framework – GOV.UK
The WMS can be found on the UK Parliament website: Written statements – Written questions, answers and statements – UK Parliament
The Framework 2024, WMS and the PPG are material considerations which should be taken into account from the day of publication