Copper Beeches, Egmont Park Road, Walton On The Hill, TADWORTH, KT20 7QG

Proposed 6 bay front garage and annexe scheme to roof level

Authority: Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Moore J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Walton on the Hill Conservation Area and the Walton on the Hill Residential Area of Special Character, including taking account of any effect upon the area's trees

What decided it

The proposal would cause less than substantial harm to the significance of the Conservation Area through its incongruous appearance and the loss of mature trees, with no public benefits to outweigh this harm.

Framework references: 199, 202

Plan policies cited: Policy DES1, Policy DES3, Policy NHE3, Policy NHE9, Reigate and Banstead Local Plan Development Management Plan 2019, Reigate and Banstead Local Plan: Core Strategy 2014

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