Planning appeal decision
Littleton Manor Farm, Littleton Lane, Reigate, RH2 8LB
Planning appeal 3267322 at Littleton Manor Farm, Littleton Lane, Reigate, RH2 8LB (Reigate and Banstead Borough Council) was allowed on 14 October 2021 by Inspector Parker R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal accords with the provisions of Schedule 2, Part 3, Class Q of the GPDO, having regard to the extent of the building works.
change of use from an agricultural building to dwelling (s) (C3 Use class)
- Authority
- Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Parker R
- Postcode
- RH2 8LB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal accords with the provisions of Schedule 2, Part 3, Class Q of the GPDO, having regard to the extent of the building works
What decided it
The structural engineer's report demonstrating that the existing concrete frame is in good condition and capable of reuse without reconstruction, combined with the fact that all proposed works fall within the scope of Class Q(b) and are reasonably necessary for conversion to residential use.
What the Inspector cited
- Judgments
- Hibbitt and another v SSCLG (1) and Rushcliffe Borough Council (2) [2016] EWHC 2853 (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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