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Dismissed11 November 20213265412

171-175 Smallfield Road, Horley, RH6 9LR

Planning appeal 3265412 at 171-175 Smallfield Road, Horley, RH6 9LR (Reigate and Banstead Borough Council) was dismissed on 11 November 2021 by Inspector Hendley D, following a hearing. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would be in a suitable location for housing, including with regard to the effect on the character and appearance of the area.

an outline planning application for the erection of 11no. dwellings with associated access. Alterations to No.175 Smallfield Road to facilitate access. All other matters to be reserved

Authority
Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
Appeal type
major · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Hearing
Development
residential · Major dwellings
Inspector
Hendley D
Postcode
RH6 9LR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the proposal would be in a suitable location for housing, including with regard to the effect on the character and appearance of the area
  • the effect on flood risk
  • the effect on biodiversity interests, in particular protected species
  • the effect on the amenity value of the trees
  • the provision of affordable housing
  • if there is harm, whether this is outweighed by housing land supply and other considerations

What decided it

The cumulative harm from an unsuitable location for housing, failure of the flood risk sequential test, and unacceptable effect on protected species outweighed the benefits of housing and affordable housing delivery.

the significant benefits of housing delivery, affordable housing, social well-being and economic benefits did not outweigh the very significant harm from an unsuitable location, unacceptable flood risk, and harm to biodiversity interests

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy NHE7Policy CS10Policy DES1Policy DES2Policy NHE1Policy NHE2Policy NHE3Policy CCF2Policy DES6Policy CS13Policy CS6Policy MLS1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 74Paragraph 162Paragraph 174
Judgments
Wainhomes (North-West) Ltd v Secretary of State for Housing Communities and Local Government [2020] EWHC 2294 (Admin)

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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