Planning appeal decision
Little Thorns , London Road, Redhill, RH1 2JU
Planning appeal 3265472 at Little Thorns , London Road, Redhill, RH1 2JU (Reigate and Banstead Borough Council) was dismissed on 21 June 2021 by Inspector Tivey C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the appeal proposal upon the living conditions of the occupants of 1-8 Holcon Court, with specific reference to outlook.
for the demolition of a detached house and garaging, and construction of a block of 7no apartments including parking and landscaping
- Authority
- Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Tivey C
- Postcode
- RH1 2JU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the appeal proposal upon the living conditions of the occupants of 1-8 Holcon Court, with specific reference to outlook
What decided it
The material overbearing effect and loss of outlook to occupants of 1-2 Holcon Court caused by the significantly deeper southern flank elevation of the proposed building relative to their shallow rear gardens.
The benefits of the scheme as a piece of standalone architecture and its sustainable location did not outweigh the material harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupants through overbearing and loss of outlook
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DES1
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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