148 Portnalls Road, Mellow Wood, Chipstead, COULSDON, CR5 3DX

removal of hedge and fixed gate at the front of the property surrounding the driveway entrance. Installation of fence and double swing gates around the perimeter of the existing driveway, with the gates opening inwards towards the house. Relay the driveway apron with cobblestone sets

Authority: Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Miles H

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
Highway safety

What decided it

The harmful effect on the character and appearance of the area caused by the forward position of the solid fencing and gates, which unacceptably erodes the important green character of the verge, outweighs any minor benefits of improved security and the neutral highway safety position.

Plan policies cited: Policy DES1 of the Development Management Plan 2019, Policy CS4 of the Core Strategy 2014, Policy TAP1 of the Development Management Plan

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