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Allowed9 May 20253354244

Penlan, Southerns Lane, Chipstead, Coulsdon, CR5 3SN

Planning appeal 3354244 at Penlan, Southerns Lane, Chipstead, Coulsdon, CR5 3SN (Reigate and Banstead Borough Council) was allowed on 9 May 2025 by Inspector Ellis G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not the proposal would be inappropriate development within the Green Belt in terms of the National Planning Policy Framework and the development plan policies.

the erection of a replacement dwelling following demolition of existing dwelling and 4 no outbuildings. Associated hardstanding and landscaping

Authority
Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Ellis G
Postcode
CR5 3SN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether or not the proposal would be inappropriate development within the Green Belt in terms of the National Planning Policy Framework and the development plan policies
  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposed dwelling, with modest percentage increases in floor area and volume but significant reduction in overall built footprint through removal of ancillary buildings, does not constitute material enlargement under NPPF paragraph 154(d) and would not be inappropriate development in the Green Belt.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 154

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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