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Dismissed11 November 20243344129

11 Broadbridge Lane, Smallfield, Surrey, RH6 9RE

Planning appeal 3344129 at 11 Broadbridge Lane, Smallfield, Surrey, RH6 9RE (Tandridge District Council) was dismissed on 11 November 2024 by Inspector Evans M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the locality.

described on the application form as “An additional floor to create a two-storey dwelling with front gable end, side extension to include side dormer, front porch, fenestration changes, part single, part two storey rear extension to include balcony and detached car port”

Authority
Tandridge District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Evans M
Postcode
RH6 9RE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect on the character and appearance of the locality

What decided it

The harm to character and appearance caused by the significant increase in height and bulk of the dwelling and the prominent, incongruous car port is a particularly compelling objection that is in itself sufficient reason to reject the proposal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CSP 18Policy DP7Policy DP11
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11

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