Planning appeal decision
85A Preston Lane, Tadworth, KT20 5HJ
Planning appeal 3323889 at 85A Preston Lane, Tadworth, KT20 5HJ (Reigate and Banstead Borough Council) was dismissed on 18 September 2023 by Inspector Hall C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development having regard to the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and surrounding area.
Loft conversion and rear dormer window
- Authority
- Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Hall C
- Postcode
- KT20 5HJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development having regard to the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and surrounding area
What decided it
The scale and extent of the rear dormer would create a dominant, jarring feature that would harm the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and surrounding area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DES1 of the Reigate and Banstead Development Management Plan 2019
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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