Planning appeal decision
178 Radstock Way, Merstham, Redhill, RH1 3NS
Planning appeal 3293586 at 178 Radstock Way, Merstham, Redhill, RH1 3NS (Reigate and Banstead Borough Council) was dismissed on 3 August 2023 by Inspector McKay L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
2x3 Bed detached properties on the land to the rear of 178 Radstock Way
- Authority
- Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- McKay L
- Postcode
- RH1 3NS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- Whether the proposal would provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers with regard to internal accommodation and outdoor space
- The effect of the proposal on highway safety
What decided it
The proposal would harm the character and appearance of the area and would not provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers, constituting poor design that conflicts with the development plan and Framework guidance on design quality.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS4Policy CS10Policy DES1Policy DES2Policy DES5Policy TAP1
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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