Planning appeal decision
Little Coppice, 5 Sylvan Close, Limpsfield Oxted, Surrey, RH8 0DX
Planning appeal 3280579 at Little Coppice, 5 Sylvan Close, Limpsfield Oxted, Surrey, RH8 0DX (Tandridge District Council) was allowed on 12 April 2022 by Inspector Thomas M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
the construction of a new detached dwelling, garage, driveway and highway crossover
- Authority
- Tandridge District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Thomas M
- Postcode
- RH8 0DX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- Whether the proposed garage parking spaces would provide sufficient space as parking spaces
What decided it
The character and appearance of the proposed dwelling, with its articulated design and partial concealment by topography, would not harm the area and would accord with development plan policy.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CSP18DP7
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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