Planning appeal decision
Land To The Rear Of 5 Carlton Road, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 2BY
Planning appeal 3309498 at Land To The Rear Of 5 Carlton Road, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 2BY (Reigate and Banstead Borough Council) was allowed on 19 May 2023 by Inspector Lawrence E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
erection of a new dwelling
- Authority
- Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Lawrence E
- Postcode
- RH1 2BY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed dwelling would respect the character and appearance of the area by responding to the existing rear garden environment and street scene whilst making best use of the site.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS4DES1DES2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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