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Dismissed20 May 20243325914

4 The Drive, Banstead, SM7 1DB

Planning appeal 3325914 at 4 The Drive, Banstead, SM7 1DB (Reigate and Banstead Borough Council) was dismissed on 20 May 2024 by Inspector Reid L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 4a The Drive and 36a Brighton Road with regard to outlook, loss of privacy and overlooking.

demolition of detached 5-bedroom dwelling with the erection of a 3-storey building comprising 9 flats

Authority
Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Reid L
Postcode
SM7 1DB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 4a The Drive and 36a Brighton Road with regard to outlook, loss of privacy and overlooking
  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including a non-designated heritage asset
  • Whether the level of off-street car parking would lead to unacceptable pressure on the demand for on-street parking and affect the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers and highway safety

What decided it

The significant harm to the living conditions of the occupiers of 4a The Drive through overbearing outlook, which conflicts with the development plan and outweighs the moderate benefits of the proposal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DES1Policy NHE9Policy CS4Policy TAP1Policy CS10Policy CS1

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