Banstead Village Veterinary Surgery, 170A High Street, BANSTEAD, SM7 2NZ

the construction of a new first-floor roof space addition to the existing single-storey property, within the existing building footprint, comprising face brickwork walls and new roof, to extend the veterinary business premises, in order to meet the public's demand

Authority: Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: employment-industrial · Other minor developments
Inspector: Naylor R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of nearby residents in Chiltons Close with specific regard to outlook and light
The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposal would unacceptably harm the living conditions of occupants of Chiltons Close through its dominating and oppressive outlook, conflicting with Policy DES1 and the Framework's requirement to protect amenity of existing occupants.

Plan policies cited: Policy DES1

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