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Planning Update – April/May 2022

NEW APPLICATIONS OF NOTE

4 Hamilton Avenue – Retention of single storey cladded shed/storage structure to the side of the dwelling (RETROSPECTIVE)

Fairfield, Woodlands Road – Variation of condition 11

Milestones, Pyrford Road – Erection of a first floor side extension and internal alterations

Copper Beech, Old Woking Road – Retrospective application for erection of a single storey side extension, fenestration alterations and changes to external finishes.

Pyrford Place Farm Estate, Pyrford Road – Replacement fencing along the Lock Lane boundary and alterations to existing access on Lock Lane (Retrospective)

COMMENTS MADE BY FORUM SINCE LAST UPDATE

Milestones, Pyrford Road – Erection of a first floor side extension and internal alterations. Objected due to impact on locally listed building next door

Beech Rise, Lock Lane – Erection 0f a single storey dwelling following demolition of existing stables – Objected due to change of use of site (in Green Belt)

Tynings, Hazel Road – Erection of a two storey replacement dwelling with accommodation in the roof space and a basement and erection of a detached garage with accommodation in the roof space following demolition of existing dwelling and garage. Objected due to overdevelopment of site NB subsequently withdrawn

Pyrford Place Farm Estate, Pyrford Road – Replacement fencing along the Lock Lane boundary and alterations to existing access on Lock Lane (Retrospective). NB Subsequently approved

APPLICATIONS DECISIONS OF NOTE SINCE LAST UPDATE

154 Old Woking Road – APPROVED – Prior notification for a single storey rear extension to extend a maximum depth of 8m, maximum height of 2.97m and a maximum height of eaves of 2.50m. PNF did not object to the application

The Brambles, Pyrford Road – REFUSED – Outline application (all matters reserved) for a new residential development of 26 dwellings, with associated access, parking and landscaping. PNF objected to the application as inappropriate development (in Green Belt)

Lee Place, Hazel Road – LEGAL AGREEMENT AGREED FINAL DECISION – Erection of detached dwelling on land west of Lee Place (amended plans received 12.11.2021 amending red line of application site). PNF did object to the application as next to Locally Listed building

Byfleet Lawn Tennis Club, Pyrford Road – APPROVED – Installation of floodlighting to serve two outdoor tennis courts, No. 4 and 5. PNF did not object to the application (in Green Belt)

The Old House, Pyrford Road – REFUSED – Proposed Detached Oak Framed Boat House. PNF did not object to the application (in Green Belt)

The Old House, Pyrford Road – REFUSED – Demolition of existing stables/storage building and replacement with detached oak framed garage/storage Barn. PNF did not object to the application (in Green Belt)

Barnhouse, Warren Lane – APPROVED – Erection of single-storey link extension to existing outbuilding. PNF did not object to the application (in Green Belt)

Pyrford Golf Club, Warren Lane – APPROVED – Erection of single storey side extensions, external alterations, alterations to fenestration, new entrance lobby within existing porch, installation of flue, erection of pergola structures, amendments to car parking layout, landscaping and associated works. PNF did not object to the application (in Green Belt)

1 Romans Way – REFUSED – Formation of a new vehicular access and creation of hardstanding. PNF did not object

Church Farm Barn, Church Hill – APPROVED – Listed Building Consent for the maintenance/repair work to existing conservatory. PNF did not object (In Conservation Area)

Pyrford Place Farm Estate, Pyrford Road – APPROVED – Replacement fencing along the Lock Lane boundary and alterations to existing access on Lock Lane (Retrospective). PNF did object due to height and appearance (in Green Belt)

The Old House, Pyrford Road – APPROVED – Erection of single storey oak framed home gym extension. PNF did not object to the application (in Green Belt)

PLANNING APPLICATIONS AWAITING A DECISION AFTER 3 MONTHS

45 Lincoln Drive (Validated September 21) – Insertion of 3No front, 1No side and 2No rear rooflights and 2No skylights (retrospective). PNF objected

Marchmont, Hollybank Road (Validated January 22) – Erection of a new dwelling following the demolition of the existing dwelling. PNF Objected

12 Hayes Barton (Validated January 22) – Erection of a single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory. PNF did not object

59 Boltons Lane (Validated January 22) – Erection of part two storey (with habitable loft room), part single storey side extension with construction of rear dormer. Erection of new detached garage. PNF did not object.

The Brambles, Old Woking Road (Validated February 22) – Erection of a two storey side extension and single storey rear extension following demolition of garage and alterations to external finishes. (Amendment to PLAN/2021/0845). PNF did not object

36 Norfolk Farm Road (Validated February 22) – Erection of two storey dwelling and detached outbuilding with parking following demolition of existing dwelling and garage (part retrospective). PNF did not object

PLANNING APPLICATIONS AWAITING A LEGAL AGREEMENT

153 Old Woking Road (Draft decision October 2020) – Demolition of existing dwelling and garage and erection of 2.5 storey block of 5 apartments (use class C3) with associated hard and soft landscaping and relocation of vehicular access to Lincoln Drive.

Cherrywood, Blackdown Close (Draft decision December 2021) – Subdivision of plot of Cherrywood, retention of existing dwelling and erection of new attached dwelling with associated parking and amenity space (amended description and amended Site plan).

PLANNING APPEALS MADE SINCE LAST UPDATE

154 Old Woking Road – Erection of a two storey side extension and front porch following demolition of existing porch. Erection of a single storey rear extension and 1No rear rooflight. PNF Objected

Beech Rise, Lock Lane – Formation of vehicular access onto Lock Lane. Applications 2021/1107 and 2021/0557. PNF Objected (in Green Belt).

PLANNING APPEALS OUTCOMES AWAITED

Clubhouse Twisted Stone Golf Club, Pyrford Road – Section 73 for variation of condition 15 of planning permission ref: 95/1044 (allowed at appeal), dated 23.06.1997 (Construction of 18 hole pay and play golf course, alterations and extension to the existing farmhouse to form clubhouse and provision of associated car parking accessed from Pyrford Road and the creation of an additional footpath at Lees Farm, Pyrford Road, West Byfleet) to amend the wording which restricts existing use of the clubhouse building to purposes ancillary to and only used in association with golf course use (retaining existing restriction on clubhouse building opening hours) (amended description). PNF Objected (In Green Belt)

Clubhouse Traditions Golf Club, Pyrford Road (Enforcement 14 June 2021) – Appeal against Enforcement Notice. PNF objected to planning application for temporary storage (in Green Belt)

Planning Update – Feb/March 2022

NEW APPLICATIONS OF NOTE

Pyrford Place Estate, Pyrford Road – replacement fencing along the Lock Lane boundary and alterations to existing access on Lock Lane (Retrospective).

36 Norfolk Farm Road – Erection of two storey dwelling and detached outbuilding with parking following demolition of existing dwelling and garage

COMMENTS MADE BY FORUM

Pyrford Place Estate, Pyrford Road – Replacement fencing along the Lock Lane boundary and alterations to existing access on Lock Lane (Retrospective). – PNF objected due to concerns about the 1.9m fencing along a rural lane

Tynings, Hazel Road – Erection of a two storey replacement dwelling with accommodation in the roof space and a basement and erection of a detached garage with accommodation in the roof space following demolition of existing dwelling and garage. PNF objected due to concerns about the impact of the size & mass of the replacement dwelling and reduction in size of the amenity space

APPLICATIONS DECISIONS OF NOTE

The Old House Pyrford Road –Refused – Demolition of existing stables/storage building and replacement with detached oak framed garage/storage Barn. Proposed – a detached oak framed boat house.

1 Lovelace Drive – REFUSED– Forum objected due to size – Erection of a detached two-storey house with rooms in the roofspace, dormer windows and integral garage following demolition of existing house (amended description).

The Brambles Pyrford Road – REFUSED –Forum Objected as in Green Belt – Outline application (all matters reserved) for a new residential development of 26 dwellings, (50% affordable) with associated access, parking and landscaping.

7 Bray Gardens – APPROVED – Forum Objected due to size & impact on street appearance – Erection of two storey side and rear extensions, erection of 2x rear dormer windows and insertion of front and side rooflights to facilitate accommodation in the roof space, installation of replacement windows, installation of solar panels and alterations to external materials following demolition of single storey rear extension and side conservatory.

Lee Place Hazel Road – PERMITTED– Forum objected due to closeness to locally listed building – Erection of detached dwelling on land west of Lee Place (amended plans received 12.11.2021 amending red line of application site).

PLANNING APPEALS DISMISSED

8 Townsend Cottages – Forum did not object – Erection of a front porch.

PLANNING APPEALS AWAITED

Twisted Stone Golf Club – REFUSED & ENFORCEMENT ORDER RAISED – Forum objected to planning application – Temporary consent is sought for a period of 12 months for use of part of existing car park as a greenkeepers maintenance compound and siting of storage containers (retrospective)

154 Old Woking Road – REFUSED – Forum objected – Erection of a two storey side extension and front porch following demolition of existing porch. Erection of a single storey rear extension and 1

Planning Update – January 2022

NEW APPLICATIONS OF NOTE

Marchmont Hollybank Rd – Erection of a new dwelling following the demolition of the existing dwelling (NB A previous 2016 application was withdrawn in 2019)

154 Old Woking Road – Prior notification for a single storey rear extension to extend a maximum depth of 8m, maximum height of 2.97m and a maximum height of eaves of 2.50m

The Old House Pyrford Road (3) – Demolition of existing stables/storage building and replacement with detached oak framed garage/storage Barn

Proposed Detached Oak Framed Boat House. Listed Building Consent for a single storey oak framed home gym extension

123 Old Woking Road (2) – Erection of 3x sets of entrance gates and piers to front and side boundaries, erection of 1.8m high fence to front boundary and 1.5m high fence to side boundary and alterations to existing accesses (part retrospective). Erection of a single storey side garage extension following demolition of existing timber outbuilding, conversion of existing garage to habitable space and external alterations.

COMMENTS MADE BY FORUM

1 Lovelace Drive Pyrford – new application (previous one withdrawn) – Erection of a detached two-storey house with rooms in the roof space, dormer windows and integral garage following demolition of existing house (amended description). Concern about over development of this site.

APPLICATIONS DECISIONS OF NOTE

Beech Rise Lock Lane – REFUSED – Formation of vehicular access onto Lock Lane. PNF objected as in appropriate development in Green Belt.

The Brown House Aviary Road – PERMITTED – Erection of single storey front extension and side porch extension (In Conservation Area)

Pyrford Place Pyrford Road – PERMITTED – Erection of a replacement boathouse following demolition of existing structure (In Green Belt)

154 Old Woking Road – REFUSED – Erection of a two-storey side extension and front porch following demolition of existing porch. Erection of a single storey rear extension and 1No rear rooflight. PNF objected due to concern over development of site.

Wisley Golf Club Wisley Lane – PERMITTED – Engineering operations to The Garden Course to include replacement drainage and irrigation system, relocation of 5th and 8th tee boxes and re-profiling of section of the bank at the River Wey along with works to the bunkers to improve drainage and playability. (In Green Belt)

High Beeches 2 Pyrford Woods Close – REFUSED – Erection of a two-storey front extension and first floor side extension and external alterations including alterations to external finishes (Creation of separate annexe not suitable within existing plot)

Planning Update – December 2021

NEW APPLICATIONS OF NOTE

1 Lovelace Drive Pyrford – new application (previous one withdrawn) – Erection of a detached two-storey house with rooms in the roofspace, dormer windows and integral garage following demolition of existing house (amended description).

Byfleet Lawn Tennis Club Pyrford Road – in Green Belt – Installation of floodlighting to serve two outdoor tennis courts, No. 4 and 5.

Pyrford Golf Club Warren Lane Pyrford – Erection of single storey side extensions, external alterations, alterations to fenestration, new entrance lobby within existing porch, installation of flue, erection of pergola structures, amendments to car parking layout, landscaping and associated works.

The Brambles – Outline application (all matters reserved) for a new residential development of 26 dwellings, with associated access, parking and landscaping.

7 Bray Gardens – Erection of two storey side and rear extensions, erection of 2x rear dormer windows and insertion of front and side rooflights to facilitate accommodation in the roof space, installation of replacement windows, installation of solar panels and alterations to external materials following demolition of single storey rear extension and side conservatory.

COMMENTS MADE BY FORUM – Since the last newsletter Pyrford Forum objected to:-

The Brambles – Outline application (all matters reserved) for a new residential development of 26 dwellings, with associated access, parking and landscaping. – PNF objected as it believes it is inappropriate development on Green Belt land.

APPLICATIONS DECISIONS OF NOTE

Pyrford Place Farm Estate Pyrford Road – APPROVED – Proposed resurfacing of yard area (Amended Plans). (NB Car wash removed from original application). – PNF objected to the original unamended application.

Little Copse, Pyrford Road – REFUSED – Erection of a detached dwelling on land to the west of Little Copse, Pyrford Road, new vehicular access off Hare Hill Close and associated subdivision of the plot, parking and landscaping. (N.B. This was a second application, but this time for a bungalow rather than the original for a house) – PNF objected to the application

Cherrywood, Blackdown Avenue – APPROVED – (subject to legal agreement) – Erection of part two storey and part single storey side extension to existing dwelling (planning permission PLAN/2020/0863 granted 25/02/2021) and creation of new dwelling with associated parking and amenity space – PNF objected to the application

The Brown House Aviary Road – APPROVED – Erection of single storey front extension and side porch extension.

Wisley Golf Club Wisley Lane – APPROVED – Engineering operations to The Garden Course to include replacement drainage and irrigation system, relocation of 5th and 8th tee boxes and re-profiling of section of the bank at the River Wey along with works to the bunkers to improve drainage and playability.

8 Townsend Cottages Coldharbour Road – REFUSED – Erection of a front porch.

……and close to Pyrford Forum boundary:-

Rivendell Pyrford Road – REFUSED – Erection of two storey side and rear extension and sub-division of property to create 2x semi-detached dwellings.

Planning Update – September/October 2021

COMMENTS MADE BY FORUM

Since the last newsletter Pyrford Forum objected to:-

Lee Place, Hazel Road – Erection of detached dwelling on land west of Lee Place – Concern expressed at the proposed building not being sympathetic with Lee Place, a locally listed building.

Cherrywood, Blackdown Avenue – Erection of part two storey and part single storey side extension to existing dwelling (planning permission PLAN/2020/0863 granted 25/02/2021) and creation of new dwelling with associated parking and amenity space. (NB conversion of an approved extension into a sperate dwelling house)

Beech Rise, Lock Lane – Formation of vehicular access onto Lock Lane (N.B. This is the second application solely for Vehicular Access)

Little Copse, Pyrford Road – Erection of a detached dwelling on land to the west of Little Copse, Pyrford Road, new vehicular access off Hare Hill Close and associated subdivision of the plot, parking and landscaping. (N.B. This is second application but is for a bungalow rather than a house)

APPLICATIONS DECISIONS OF NOTE

1 Lovelace Drive Pyrford – Withdrawn – Erection of two storey front, rear and side extensions – Concerns about impact & over development of the site as it was too close to neighbouring boundary.

8 Townsend Cottage Coldharbour Road – Refused – Erection of a front Porch

Beech Rise Lock Lane Pyrford – Refused – Formation of vehicular access onto Lock Lane – As it was in the Green Belt, Pyrford Forum objected. The application was refused due to lack of traffic splays being presented. As there was no existing planning permission for the constructed pillars and gate, these structures have been referred to the Woking Borough Council Enforcement Team for consideration.

Beech Rise Lock Lane Pyrford – Appeal Refused by Planning Inspector – Erection of a single storey dwelling and formation of a vehicular access onto Lock Lane following demolition of existing stables and field shelter

Qaro Pyrford Heath Pyrford – Permitted – Erection of detached garage and hardstanding, following demolition of existing detached garage. The Forum has objected to previous applications on this site but made no comment on this.

21 Pine Tree Hill – Refused – Double storey rear extension, garage conversion, single storey side extensions and double storey front extension/dormer extension. Replacement decking at rear and alterations to fenestration.

Chestnut Lodge Forest Road – Permitted – Subdivision of existing dwelling into two detached dwellings following demolition of parts of existing dwelling and external alterations.

and those close to the Pyrford Forum Boundary:

Nutfield Hollybank Road West Byfleet – Refused – Sub-division of existing rear garden and the erection of a new dwelling, associated landscaping and formation of new access.

Fairfield Woodlands Road West Byfleet – Permitted – Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of four detached dwellings and associated access and landscaping.

NEW APPLICATIONS OF NOTE

Brown House, Aviary Road (Conservation area) – Erection of single storey front extension and side porch extension

Little Copse, Pyrford Road – Erection of a detached dwelling on land to the west of Little Copse, Pyrford Road, new vehicular access off Hare Hill Close and associated subdivision of the plot, parking and landscaping (New application for a bungalow rather than the previous refused application for a 2-storey house).

Cherrywood, Blackdown Avenue – Erection of part two storey and part single storey side extension to existing dwelling (planning permission PLAN/2020/0863 granted 25/02/2021) and creation of new dwelling with associated parking and amenity space. (NB conversation of an approved extension into a sperate dwelling house)

Pyrford Place Pyrford Road – Erection of a replacement boathouse following demolition of existing structure. (Single storey building rather than the previous two storey building which was refused)

Planning Update – August 2021

COMMENTS MADE BY FORUM – An objection was made to a Planning Application at Beech Rise Lock Lane, requesting “Formation of vehicular access onto Lock Lane”

APPLICATIONS DECISIONS – No significant applications have been decided since the July report.

NEW APPLICATIONS – No significant applications have been received since the July report

Planning Update – July 2021

COMMENTS MADE BY FORUM – An objection was made to a Planning Application at Twisted Stone Golf Club, Pyrford Road requesting the removal of condition 15, applied to the 1995 Planning Application Appeal, which restricted existing use of the clubhouse building to “purposes ancillary to and only used in association with golf course use”.

APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN – The two outstanding applications at Old House Pyrford Road were withdrawn.

APPLICATIONS DECISIONS – No significant applications have been decided since the June report.

Planning Update – June 2021

COMMENTS MADE BY FORUM – A neutral comment has been made on 154 Old Woking Road expressing concern that the side extension abuts a neighbour’s boundary. There are three possible options when making a comment on an application – Object, Support or Neutral.

The Committee agreed at its last meeting to make an objection to a Planning Application at Twisted Stone Golf Club, Pyrford Road requesting the removal of condition 15, applied to the 1995 Planning Application Appeal, which restricted existing use of the clubhouse building to “purposes ancillary to and only used in association with golf course use”.

APPEALS LODGED BY APPLICANTS – Two appeals against decisions have been lodged against:-

Enforcement action at Twisted Stone Golf Club, Pyrford Road following refusal for a temporary storage compound in Green Belt

APPLICATIONS DECISIONS – One significant application has been decided since the May report – 26 Boltons Lane for “a rear extension and two storey front and side extension to form annex” was REFUSED.

Planning Update 04/02/2021

Since the last newsletter, the key planning applications are:-

New Units Marshall Parade Coldharbour Road – Removal/variation of condition 9 to allow a change in planning use to allow for possible occupation by a dentist.

Lock Lane – A new bungalow on a field was refused.

Boat House, Pyrford Place – Demolition of existing boathouse & erection of a two-storey boathouse. A previous application was refused.

Qaro Pyrford Heath – Prior Approval to add an additional storey above the existing bungalow. This was recommended for approval at the January 2021 Planning Committee, but a decision was made to defer the application for further review.(50%

Planning Note:

“Prior Approval” is a new type of planning regulation that is a permitted development right. There are conditions that need to be met, but in principle, for detached houses, up to two additional storeys can be erected on the topmost storey of the house, or one additional storey on a detached house of one storey. Under the regulations only adjacent neighbours are normally entitled to comment.