Planning appeal decision
13 Green Lane, Lower Kingswood, Tadworth, Surrey, KT20 6TB
Planning appeal 3336450 at 13 Green Lane, Lower Kingswood, Tadworth, Surrey, KT20 6TB (Reigate and Banstead Borough Council) was dismissed on 6 August 2024 by Inspector Knight A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of each proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
the erection of a pair of x2 semi -detached dwellings following the demolition of existing dwelling
- Authority
- Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Knight A
- Postcode
- KT20 6TB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of each proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
Both proposals would result in roof forms and overall massing that are incongruous and harmful to the character and appearance of the area, contrary to Policy DES1 of the Development Management Plan.
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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