Planning appeal decision
Arden Lodge , Pastens Road, Oxted, RH8 0RE
Planning appeal 3288839 at Arden Lodge , Pastens Road, Oxted, RH8 0RE (Tandridge District Council) was allowed on 12 October 2022 by Inspector Redford 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 existing building and surrounding area, including the Area of Great Landscape Value (AGLV).
the demolition of existing porch and single storey side extension, and erection of two storey side extension with rear facing balcony, new porch and associated alterations
- Authority
- Tandridge District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Redford R
- Postcode
- RH8 0RE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the existing building and surrounding area, including the Area of Great Landscape Value (AGLV)
What decided it
The proposal would not harm the character and appearance of the existing building and surrounding area, including the AGLV, and would comply with the development plan policies on design quality and landscape character.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CSP 18CSP 20LNP 3LNP 5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 149
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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