Planning appeal decision
17 Stafford Close, Caterham, CR3 6JP
Planning appeal 3290353 at 17 Stafford Close, Caterham, CR3 6JP (Tandridge District Council) was allowed on 16 January 2023 by Inspector Smith D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed extension on the external appearance of the dwellinghouse.
erection of single storey upwards extension over the main roof of the existing dwelling to create two bedrooms with ensuites
- Authority
- Tandridge District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Smith D
- Postcode
- CR3 6JP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed extension on the external appearance of the dwellinghouse
What decided it
The proposed extension would have a satisfactory effect on the external appearance of the dwellinghouse when considered within the context of its surroundings, appearing as a complementary architectural feature rather than an unnatural or visually dominant addition.
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