Planning appeal decision
Land at 36-38 Raglan Road, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 0DP
Planning appeal 3326192 at Land at 36-38 Raglan Road, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 0DP (Reigate and Banstead Borough Council) was dismissed on 18 March 2024 by Inspector Butcher C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including its effect on the setting of a non-designated heritage asset.
the demolition of an outbuilding and erection of detached 2 bedroom dwelling
- Authority
- Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Butcher C
- Postcode
- RH2 0DP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including its effect on the setting of a non-designated heritage asset
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of Nos. 50, 52 and 56 Alma Road, with regards to sunlight and privacy
What decided it
The moderate harm to character and appearance and the setting of the non-designated heritage asset, which conflicts with the development plan and is not outweighed by material considerations.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DES1Policy DES3Policy NHE9
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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