Planning appeal decision
Albury Lodge Warren Drive, Kingswood, Tadworth, KT20 6PZ
Planning appeal 3311664 at Albury Lodge Warren Drive, Kingswood, Tadworth, KT20 6PZ (Reigate and Banstead Borough Council) was dismissed on 17 May 2023 by Inspector Buchanan R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of Albury Lodge and The Warren and The Glade Residential Area of Special Character (the RASC).
removal of existing main roof and construction of new roof, approximately 400mm higher, forming crown roof construction, gable ends, and new rear dormers. New roof space to comprise new second floor habitable accommodation
- Authority
- Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Buchanan R
- Postcode
- KT20 6PZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of Albury Lodge and The Warren and The Glade Residential Area of Special Character (the RASC)
What decided it
The crown roof and rear dormers would have an unacceptable adverse impact on the character and appearance of Albury Lodge and the RASC, conflicting with development plan policies requiring respect for valued townscapes and local distinctiveness.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS4 of the Reigate & Banstead Core Strategy July 2014Policy DES1 of the Reigate & Banstead Development Management Plan September 2019Policy DES3 of the Reigate & Banstead Development Management Plan September 2019
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.
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