A planning inquiry related to Land South of Dunsfold Road, Alfold Crossways, Cranleigh will open at 10am on 18 August 2026 and is anticipated to run for 5 days across 18, 19, 20, 21 and 25 August 2026 and 2 reserved days (1 and 2 September 2026). 

The inquiry is being live streamed:

WaverleyBorough - YouTube

Reason for inquiry

Appeal by Olivia Forsyth of The Merchant Seamans War Memorial Society and Thakeham Homes Limited relating to the application to Waverley Borough Council.

Appeal: 6005353

Waverley BC application: WA/2025/00219 following a non-determination on 13/05/2026.

Description of works: Outline Application with all matters reserved except for access for a development of up to 400 dwellings to provide private and affordable homes with a community commercial facility; associated infrastructure works including vehicle, cycle and pedestrian access, allotments, areas of open space and play provision; sustainable drainage and landscaping. This application is accompanied by an Environmental Statement (Environmental Statement Addendum, updated plans and other documents provided).

Site address: Land South of Dunsfold Road, Alfold Crossways, Surrey, GU6 8JB

Case Officer contact at the Planning Inspectorate

Helen Skinner

Email: helen.skinner@planninginspectorate.gov.uk

Tel: 0303 444 5000

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.