Planning appeal decision
85, 87 & 89 Brighton Road, Redhill, RH1 6PS
Planning appeal 3294168 at 85, 87 & 89 Brighton Road, Redhill, RH1 6PS (Reigate and Banstead Borough Council) was dismissed on 2 February 2023 by Inspector Hickey A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
demolition of existing buildings and erection of an apartment building comprising 19 flats with commercial use at ground floor plus associated car parking
- Authority
- Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Hickey A
- Postcode
- RH1 6PS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect of the proposal upon the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with regard to outlook and loss of privacy
What decided it
The proposal would significantly harm the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, conflicting with the development plan with no material considerations to outweigh this harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DES1Policy Des6
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 57
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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