Planning appeal decision
Dormer Cottage The Chase, Kingswood, Tadworth, KT20 6HY
Planning appeal 3321770 at Dormer Cottage The Chase, Kingswood, Tadworth, KT20 6HY (Reigate and Banstead Borough Council) was allowed on 15 February 2024 by Inspector Gee R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of the occupiers of Oak Cottage and nearby dwellings, with particular regard to outlook.
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
- Postcode
- KT20 6HY
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DES1Policy DES3
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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