Planning appeal decision
1 The Old Rectory, Ironsbottom, Sidlow, Surrey, RH2 8PP
Planning appeal 3268315 at 1 The Old Rectory, Ironsbottom, Sidlow, Surrey, RH2 8PP (Reigate and Banstead Borough Council) was dismissed on 22 October 2021 by Inspector Parker R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling, having particular regard to its status as a locally listed building.
demolition of existing conservatory. Build of single storey rear extension to replace
- Authority
- Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Parker R
- Postcode
- RH2 8PP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling, having particular regard to its status as a locally listed building
What decided it
The proposed extension's poor design and awkward relationship with the locally listed host building would cause harm to character and appearance that could not be justified by the benefits of replacement and improved living conditions.
The benefits of replacing the conservatory and improving the living environment were outweighed by the harm to the character and appearance of the locally listed building.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy NHE9Policy 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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