Compton, 3 New North Road, Reigate, RH2 8LZ

Planning appeal 3290934 at Compton, 3 New North Road, Reigate, RH2 8LZ (Reigate and Banstead Borough Council) was dismissed on 27 September 2022 by Inspector Willmer P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Effect of the extension and alterations on the architectural integrity of the host property and thereby character and appearance of the surrounding area.

a two-storey rear/side extension. Alteration and enlargement of roof. Loft conversion. As amended on 19/11/2018 without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 18/00982/HHOLD, dated 23 November 2018

Authority: Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Willmer P
Postcode: RH2 8LZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Effect of the extension and alterations on the architectural integrity of the host property and thereby character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The amended design would cause significant harm to the architectural integrity of the host property and the character and appearance of the surrounding area through its poor proportions, bland façade, inadequate fenestration detail, and incongruous roof windows.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DES1 of the Reigate and Banstead local Plan Development Management Plan (Adopted September 2019)Reigate and Banstead Borough Council Supplementary Planning guidance House Holder Extensions and Alterations (Adopted March 2004)

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