Planning appeal decision
42 Pine Walk, Banstead, SM7 3PY
Planning appeal 3257949 at 42 Pine Walk, Banstead, SM7 3PY (Reigate and Banstead Borough Council) was dismissed on 7 July 2021 by Inspector Stone K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
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- Authority
- Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Stone K
- Postcode
- SM7 3PY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupants of the adjoining properties at 44 and 46 Pine Walk with particular reference to privacy and outlook
What decided it
The material harm to both the character and appearance of the surrounding area and the living conditions of neighbouring occupants, with no material considerations to indicate a decision otherwise would be appropriate.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DES1Policy DES2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 124Paragraph 127Paragraph 130
- Judgments
- Bernard Wheatcroft Ltd v SSE [JPL 1982 P37]
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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