Planning appeal decision
Josil Waterhouse Lane, Kingswood, Tadworth, Surrey, KT20 6DT
Planning appeal 3325544 at Josil Waterhouse Lane, Kingswood, Tadworth, Surrey, KT20 6DT (Reigate and Banstead Borough Council) was allowed on 18 April 2024 by Inspector James A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to Houses B and C.
demolition of existing house, erection of 1 no. detached house with 5 bedrooms and 2 no. semi-detached houses with 4 bedrooms with associated refuse storage and new landscaping; provision of two new vehicular accesses and closure of existing access
- Authority
- Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- James A
- Postcode
- KT20 6DT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to Houses B and C
What decided it
The visual appearance of Houses B and C as a single detached dwelling, combined with preserved spacing between buildings and retention of the verdant character through landscaping, satisfied the main issue regarding character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
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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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