Planning appeal decision
Land at Steeple Farm, Church Road, Burstow, RH6 9RG
Planning appeal 3330459 at Land at Steeple Farm, Church Road, Burstow, RH6 9RG (Tandridge District Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 5 September 2024 by Inspector Jones R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
the failure to comply with a condition imposed on planning permission ref 2018/2178 granted under appeal reference APP/M3645/W/19/3224431 on 13 September 2019
- Authority
- Tandridge District Council
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- agricultural · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Jones R
- Postcode
- RH6 9RG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The building's appearance as a residential dwelling rather than a traditional stable block, due to its brick construction, large windows, barn-style doors, and slate roof without overhang, causes unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the rural area and the setting of the nearby Conservation Area, contrary to development plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DP7 of the Tandridge Local Plan Part 2 Detailed PoliciesPolicy CSP 18 of the Tandridge District Core Strategy 2008Policy CSP 21 of the Tandridge District Core Strategy 2008
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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