The inquiry has been postponed from the scheduled start date of 10 February revised dates are in discussion and will be publicised once agreed.
The adjourned inquiry related to Land North of Lydia Park, Stovolds Hills, Cranleigh, will resume at 10am on Tuesday 10 February 2026 and is anticipated to run for 6 days across 10, 11, 12, 13, 16 and 17 February 2026. Notification letters with these dates will be sent shortly.
The inquiry is being live streamed:
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Reason for inquiry
APPEAL (A): APP/R3650/W/22/3313865
Appeal by Mr Thomas Doherty and WS Planning & Architecture relating to the application to Waverley Borough Council.
Waverley BC application: WA/2022/02625 Following refusal on 09/12/2022
Description of works: Change of use of land for the creation of 1 no. gypsy/traveller pitch, comprising the siting of 1 no. mobile home, and 1 no. touring caravan with formation of hardstanding.
Site Address: Land North of Lydia Park, Stovolds Hill, Cranleigh
APPEAL (B): APP/R3650/W/23/3314447
Appeal by Mr Simon Doherty and WS Planning & Architecture relating to the application to Waverley Borough Council.
Waverley BC application: WA/2022/02766 Following refusal on 07/12/2022
Description of works: Change of use of land to provide 3 gypsy pitches comprising 3 chalet bungalows (static caravans), and 3 day rooms, and associated works including provision for up to 4 no. touring caravans and construction of hardstanding.
Site Address: Land North of Lydia Park, Stovolds Hill, Cranleigh
APPEAL (C): APP/R3650/W/23/3322400
Appeal by Mr and Mrs Mark, Allana Doherty and Prowe Planning Solutions relating to the application to Waverley Borough Council.
Waverley BC application: WA/2023/00371 Following refusal on 06/04/2023
Description of works: Change of use to use as a residential caravan site for 1 gypsy/traveller family, comprising 1 no. static mobile home (caravan) and a 1 no. touring caravan, 1 no. day room, hardstanding to provide parking (part retrospective).
Site Address: Plot 4 Site 1, Land North of Lydia Park, Stovolds Hill, Cranleigh
APPEAL (D): APP/R3650/W/23/3323108
Appeal by Mr Matthew Doherty and Prowe Planning Solutions relating to the application to Waverley Borough Council.
Waverley BC application: WA/2023/00470 Following refusal on 17/04/2023
Description of works: Change of use to use as a residential caravan site for 1 gypsy/traveller family, comprising 1 no. Static Mobile Home (caravan) and a 1 no. touring caravan, 1 no. day room, hardstanding to provide parking (part retrospective)
Site Address: Plot 3, Site 1, Land North of Lydia Park, Stovolds Hill, Cranleigh
Case Officer contact at the Planning Inspectorate
Alison Dyson
Email : alison.dyson@planninginspectorate.gov.uk
Tel : 0303 444 5304
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.