Barnfield, Lunghurst Road, Woldingham, Surrey , CR3 7EJ

Planning appeal 3321100 at Barnfield, Lunghurst Road, Woldingham, Surrey , CR3 7EJ (Tandridge District Council) was dismissed on 17 January 2024 by Inspector Carpenter C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether condition No 6 is necessary to protect the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular reference to privacy.

Demolition of existing dwelling. Erection of dwelling and detached double garage” without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref TA/2015/1000, dated 4 September 2015

Authority: Tandridge District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Carpenter C
Postcode: CR3 7EJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether condition No 6 is necessary to protect the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular reference to privacy.

What decided it

The marked topographical difference between Barnfield and the adjoining properties creates a degree of overlooking of rear gardens that would be unacceptable and harmful to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, making condition No 6 necessary.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CSP18 of the Tandridge District Core Strategy 2008Policy DP7 of the Tandridge Local Plan: Part 2 – Detailed Policies 2014Policy CS18 of the Tandridge Core Strategy 2008Policy L1 of the Woldingham Neighbourhood Plan 2016
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 48

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