Planning appeal decision
Cambridge House, Lodge Lane, Redhill, RH1 5DJ
Planning appeal 3322836 at Cambridge House, Lodge Lane, Redhill, RH1 5DJ (Reigate and Banstead Borough Council) was dismissed on 28 November 2024 by Inspector Franks Z, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character of the area.
erection of a timber pre-fabricated single storey granny annexe for ancillary residential use associated with the dwelling
- Authority
- Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
- Appeal type
- ldc · Lawful Development Certificate
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Franks Z
- Postcode
- RH1 5DJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character of the area
- The living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring properties
What decided it
The rear garden depth and single storey design, combined with the restriction of use to association with the existing dwellinghouse, ensure no material harm to character, appearance or neighbouring living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Reigate and Banstead Development Plan 2019Reigate and Banstead Local Plan: Core Strategy 2014
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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