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Dismissed1 July 20223281598

Rear of 8 Pilgrims Way, Reigate, RH2 9LG

Planning appeal 3281598 at Rear of 8 Pilgrims Way, Reigate, RH2 9LG (Reigate and Banstead Borough Council) was dismissed on 1 July 2022 by Inspector Buchanan R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the Pilgrims Way and Beech Road Residential Area of Special Character (the RASC).

the erection of a single detached dwelling along with a pair of semi-detached dwellings (3 total), garaging, parking and gates with access from Brokes Road

Authority
Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Buchanan R
Postcode
RH2 9LG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the Pilgrims Way and Beech Road Residential Area of Special Character (the RASC)

What decided it

The proposed development would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the RASC through its unduly cramped density and layout, which would conflict with development plan policies and outweigh the modest housing benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DES1Policy DES2Policy DES3Policy CS4

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