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Allowed17 June 20213265315

5 Dormans Avenue, Dormansland, Lingfield, RH7 6PT

Planning appeal 3265315 at 5 Dormans Avenue, Dormansland, Lingfield, RH7 6PT (Tandridge District Council) was allowed on 17 June 2021 by Inspector Evans L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the local area.

conversion of home office/studio to self-contained dwelling with associated parking and rear amenity space

Authority
Tandridge District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Evans L
Postcode
RH7 6PT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the local area
  • Whether the proposal would provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupants
  • Whether the proposal would provide sufficient on-site car parking

What decided it

The proposal would provide a satisfactory living environment and would not materially harm the character and appearance of the local area, with adequate parking achievable by condition, and the Council's inability to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply providing additional support.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CSP18Policy DP7Policy DP12Policy CSP12Policy DP5Policy CSP14
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 127

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