Dormer Cottage The Chase, Kingswood, TADWORTH, KT20 6HY

a development described as “demolition of existing dwelling; erection of a replacement five-bedroom dwelling house with integral triple garage; formation of two new access points and erection of gate piers and gates. As amended on 23/09/2021” without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 21/01562/F, dated 4 October 2021

Authority: Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Gee R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of the occupiers of Oak Cottage and nearby dwellings, with particular regard to outlook
the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to The Warren and The Glade Residential Area of Special Character (RASC)

What decided it

The substantial boundary treatment, limited height of the proposal, and intervening space between the appeal site and neighbouring properties meant that the development would not be visually dominant or overbearing and would not materially harm outlook or the character of the area.

Plan policies cited: Policy DES1, Policy DES3

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