Planning appeal decision
1 Heron Cottages , The Frenches, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 2GG
Planning appeal 3294074 at 1 Heron Cottages , The Frenches, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 2GG (Reigate and Banstead Borough Council) was allowed on 16 August 2022 by Inspector Willmer P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of numbers 2 and 3 The Frenches in terms of its potential to result in an overbearing and oppressive outlook.
a first floor extension
- Authority
- Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Willmer P
- Postcode
- RH1 2GG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of numbers 2 and 3 The Frenches in terms of its potential to result in an overbearing and oppressive outlook
What decided it
The separation distance of 2.3 metres from the common boundary, combined with the subservient design of the extension and the ability to condition the rooflight cill height, meant the extension would not cause an overbearing or oppressive outlook to neighbouring occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DES1Policy CS4Supplementary Planning Guidance - Householder Extensions and Alterations
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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