Albury Lodge Warren Drive, Kingswood, TADWORTH, KT20 6PZ

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

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.

Plan policies cited: Policy CS4 of the Reigate & Banstead Core Strategy July 2014, Policy DES1 of the Reigate & Banstead Development Management Plan September 2019, Policy DES3 of the Reigate & Banstead Development Management Plan September 2019

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