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Allowed5 June 20253359839

Valelands, Woodhurst Park, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 9HA

Planning appeal 3359839 at Valelands, Woodhurst Park, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 9HA (Tandridge District Council) was allowed on 5 June 2025 by Inspector Willmer P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the architectural integrity of the dwelling and thereby the character and appearance of the site and the wider area.

the erection of a detached garage and associated landscaping. Alternative proposal to TA/2023/141 and TA/2023/638

Authority
Tandridge District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Willmer P
Postcode
RH8 9HA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the architectural integrity of the dwelling and thereby the character and appearance of the site and the wider area

What decided it

The proposed garage, despite being larger than the previously approved scheme, would remain visually subservient to the main house through its lower ridge height and matching materials, and would not be disproportionate or detrimental to the character and appearance of the area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CP18 of the Tandridge District Core Strategy (2008)Policy DP7 of the Tandridge District local Plan Part 2: Detailed Policies (2024)

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