Planning appeal decision
109 Rook Lane, Chaldon, Caterham, CR3 5BP
Planning appeal 3296506 at 109 Rook Lane, Chaldon, Caterham, CR3 5BP (Tandridge District Council) was allowed on 2 December 2022 by Inspector Redford R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the Framework and any relevant development plan policies.
a garden shed, side and rear ground floor extensions and internal remodelling
- Authority
- Tandridge District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Redford R
- Postcode
- CR3 5BP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the Framework and any relevant development plan policies
- The effect it has upon the openness of the Green Belt
- If the development is inappropriate, whether any harm by reason of inappropriateness, and any other harm, would be clearly outweighed by other considerations, so as to amount to the very special circumstances required to justify the proposal
What decided it
The proposed extensions retain the proportions and form of the existing dwelling and do not result in disproportionate additions over and above the size of the original building, qualifying as permitted development under paragraph 149(c) of the Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DP10DP13
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 149
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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