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Allowed22 March 20233298763

Land at Laburnum & No.50, Haroldslea Drive, Horley, Surrey, RH6 9DU

Planning appeal 3298763 at Land at Laburnum & No.50, Haroldslea Drive, Horley, Surrey, RH6 9DU (Reigate and Banstead Borough Council) was allowed on 22 March 2023 by Inspector Redford R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

the demolition of existing buildings and the erection of 41 homes, including affordable housing, with access from Haroldslea Drive, and associated parking and open space

Authority
Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
Appeal type
major · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Major dwellings
Inspector
Redford R
Postcode
RH6 9DU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • Whether the proposed development would provide sufficient affordable housing

What decided it

The proposal accords with the development plan when read as a whole, provides appropriate design that respects the character of the area, and secures sufficient affordable housing through a binding section 106 agreement.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SEH4Policy DES1Policy DES2Policy DES6Policy DES7Policy NHE9Policy INF3
Judgments
Grampian Regional Council v Aberdeen CC [1983] P&CR 633

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