Planning appeal decision
56 Carlton Green, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 2DA
Planning appeal 3317821 at 56 Carlton Green, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 2DA (Reigate and Banstead Borough Council) was dismissed on 4 March 2024 by Inspector Butcher C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
the erection of a new build, detached dwellinghouse (C3) with associated alterations to the existing host property (C3)
- Authority
- Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Butcher C
- Postcode
- RH1 2DA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of No. 56 and No. 54 Carlton Green, with regards to noise
- whether the layout of the proposed development would provide sufficient space for fire appliances to access and exit the site
What decided it
The harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the incongruous backland form of development outweighed the limited benefits of providing a single dwelling.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
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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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