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Council Would Have Refused Development Proposal Had It Not Gone to Appeal
By James Moules local democracy reporter A highly controversial 200-home proposed development in a Surrey village would have been rejected by Guildford councillors, had the decision not already been sent…
More Horsley Homes Approved Despite Objections
By James Moules local democracy reporter A major 65 home development in a Surrey village has been approved by councillors, despite considerable pushback from residents. The proposals will see these…
Letter: Charity Needs to Maintain Public Trust
From John Ferns In response to: Garage ‘Invasion’ Sparks Fury for Elderly Evicted Tenant There are two sides to every story and, at the moment, despite The Dragon’s invitations to…
‘Grey Belt’ Rules Once Again Make Planning Objections Futile
By James Moules local democracy reporter An 18-home “grey belt” development on an old stable patch has been granted planning permission, despite resistance from residents. The planning application to build…
Permission Sought To Convert Horsley Tower Meeting Rooms into Bedrooms
By James Moules local democracy reporter A Grade II listed Surrey country house has applied to convert some meeting rooms into six new en-suite bedrooms. Listed building consent is being…
Haslemere’s Signal Box Now Open as a Museum
The conversion of Haslemere signal box to a community museum is complete. South Western Railway (SWR) and Network Rail Wessex have formally handed over the keys of the signal box…
Letter: Why Is Our Council Ignoring the Erosion of Family Housing?
From Tamsin Mayhead Guildford Residents for Responsible HMOs organiser In response to: Who Will Champion Residents Concerned By HMOs Now? I would like to thank former councillor Fiona Davidson for…
Borough Council Expected to Extend Permission for Tunsgate Market Stalls To Trade
By James Moules local democracy reporter Councillors are poised to wave through plans to keep two long-standing market stalls running at a popular spot in Guildford town centre. Guildford Borough…
Surrey Heath Takes Advantage of Court’s VAT Ruling
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Surrey Heath Borough Council is changing its leisure contracts to avoid paying VAT. The change, which will make Places Leisure an agent of the…
Letter: The Report Is Correct – A Clean Air Zone is Not the Answer
From Jim Allen In response to: A Clean Air Zone Would Not Be Appropriate For Guildford, Says Report Five years ago I took part in an air pollution study with…
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