A
proposal to build a self-contained village with 2,600 houses, including
910 'affordable' homes, on Dunsfold Aerodrome, or Dunsfold Park as it
is now known, has been rejected by the Waverley Planning Committee.
Some 3,000 objections had been received and serious concern had been
expressed by the Surrey County Council, Guildford Borough Council and
West Sussex County Council.
The proposed development was applauded for its imaginative
and environmentally-friendly concept, powered by its own bio-mass
generator, which included large open parklands, a lake and amenities
such as shops and community buildings.
Dunsfold
Development Plan Rejected...For Now
However, there were major concerns about extra
traffic on the A281 to
Guildford, and other local roads leading to railway stations at Witley
and Milford. The fundamental objection to the scheme was that it was in
the wrong place.
The
only support had come from the
Parliamentary Agent for the South West Surrey Labour Party. It is
expected that the decision will go to appeal in which case there will
be a public enquiry with a final decision by the Secretary of State.
