®Planning appeal decision
2 - 4 Station Approach, Tadworth, Surrey, KT20 5AE
Planning appeal 3341529 at 2 - 4 Station Approach, Tadworth, Surrey, KT20 5AE (Reigate and Banstead Borough Council) was dismissed on 14 November 2024 by Inspector De Freitas Terceiro P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether acceptable living conditions would be created for future occupants of the chalet and of the flats with particular regard to light levels, outlook, privacy and quality of outdoor private space.
the erection of one detached chalet house, with two parking spaces, together with alterations to access driveway, parking and location of bicycle store in respect of extension/conversion of former bank premises to provide seven flats as approved under Planning Reference 23/00663/F
- Authority
- Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- De Freitas Terceiro P
- Postcode
- KT20 5AE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether acceptable living conditions would be created for future occupants of the chalet and of the flats with particular regard to light levels, outlook, privacy and quality of outdoor private space
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, with reference to the Tadworth Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposal would fail to create acceptable living conditions for future occupants due to inadequate light levels, poor outlook, and compromised privacy, which harm outweighed the limited housing and environmental benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DES5DES1
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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