Planning appeal decision
7 Haroldslea Drive, Horley, RH6 9DT
Planning appeal 3343085 at 7 Haroldslea Drive, Horley, RH6 9DT (Reigate and Banstead Borough Council) was dismissed on 23 August 2024 by Inspector Evans L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing property and on the local area.
erection of two storey side extension, a two storey rear extension and a loft conversion. A new storm porch to be constructed to the front elevation and the existing parking area to be extended
- Authority
- Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Evans L
- Postcode
- RH6 9DT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing property and on the local area
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the neighbours at Nos 5 and 9 Haroldslea Drive, with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The combined harm to the character and appearance of the existing property and local area, together with the material harm to the living conditions and outlook of the neighbouring property at No 5, outweighed any other considerations.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DES1 of the Reigate & Banstead Local Plan Development Management Plan 2019
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135
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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