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Allowed10 February 20223280628

30 Chalmers Road, Banstead, SM7 3HF

Planning appeal 3280628 at 30 Chalmers Road, Banstead, SM7 3HF (Reigate and Banstead Borough Council) was allowed on 10 February 2022 by Inspector Evans L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed roof terrace and balcony on the living conditions of the immediate neighbours, with particular regard to overlooking and loss of privacy and noise and disturbance.

single storey rear/side extension to provide lounge area and addition of balcony and roof terrace at first floor with access off main bedroom

Authority
Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Evans L
Postcode
SM7 3HF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed roof terrace and balcony on the living conditions of the immediate neighbours, with particular regard to overlooking and loss of privacy and noise and disturbance

What decided it

The imposition of a condition requiring privacy screening around the roof terrace and balcony, which would effectively mitigate the identified harm to neighbours' living conditions regarding overlooking and loss of privacy.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DES1 Criterion 4Policy CS4Householder Extensions and Alterations SPG 2004
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 130

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