®Planning appeal decision
Harestone Drive, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 6YQ
the erection of two detached 2 storey dwelling houses, with attached garages, associated parking and landscaping, accessed from a newly formed cul-de-sac extended north west from Planning
- Authority
- Tandridge District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Hobbs J
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 lead to the loss of a site that has the potential to be used as open space or as a community facility
- whether the proposed development would result in appropriate parking provision for the residents of the Woodland Court Development
What decided it
The significant harm caused to the character and appearance of the area by the loss of garden land that provides an important setting to Woodland Court significantly and demonstrably outweighs the moderate benefits of the scheme, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply.
The moderate benefits of the scheme (accessible location, efficient use of land, provision of two houses, sustainability features, and economic benefits) are significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the significant harm to character and appearance caused by the loss of garden land that provides an important setting to Woodland Court, a building of character.
Framework references: 11, 38, 47, 69, 86, 119, 120, 124, 126, 130
Plan policies cited: Policy CSP18 of the Tandridge District Core Strategy, October 2008, Policy DP7 of the Tandridge Local Plan Part 2: Detailed Policies 2014-2029, July 2014, Policy CCW1 of the Caterham, Chaldon and Whyteleafe Neighbourhood Plan 2018 to 2033, June 2021, Policy CSP 13 of the Tandridge District Core Strategy, Tandridge Parking Standards SPD, September 2012
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.