Planning appeal decision
9 Elgin Crescent, Caterham, CR3 6ND
Planning appeal 3350627 at 9 Elgin Crescent, Caterham, CR3 6ND (Tandridge District Council) was dismissed on 28 January 2025 by Inspector Greenwood L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of Elgin Crescent.
an increase in the size of a parapet wall for accommodating a green roof layer, DPC level and new glass balustrade, for compliance with protection from falling under Part K of the current Building Regulations and health and safety for maintenance of the green roof and landscape
- Authority
- Tandridge District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Greenwood L
- Postcode
- CR3 6ND
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of Elgin Crescent
What decided it
The additional masonry and glazed screen would give the domestic outbuilding undue prominence and a heavy, blockish character that harms the character and appearance of Elgin Crescent, conflicting with design policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CSP18 of the Tandridge District Core Strategy 2008Policy DP7 of the Tandridge Local Plan Part 2: Detailed Policies 2014-2029Policy CCW5 of the Caterham, Chaldon and Whyteleafe Neighbourhood Plan 2018-2033
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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