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Allowed4 September 20233306215

8-12 Balcombe Road, Horley, RH6 9HT

Planning appeal 3306215 at 8-12 Balcombe Road, Horley, RH6 9HT (Reigate and Banstead Borough Council) was allowed on 4 September 2023 by Inspector Naylor R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

the demolition of all existing buildings and erection of a detached building containing 6 apartments with associated access, parking for car and cycles, refuse storage and amenity space

Authority
Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Naylor R
Postcode
RH6 9HT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
  • the living conditions for future occupiers
  • parking standards and on-street parking

What decided it

The site's sustainable and highly accessible location with good public transport links and proximity to services justified acceptance of below-standard parking provision without causing unacceptable highway safety or amenity harm.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DES1Policy DES5Policy TAP1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 130Paragraph 111Paragraph 56

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