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Dismissed1 October 20253360991

2 Kitsmead Lane , Longcross, Surrey , KT16 0EF

Planning appeal 3360991 at 2 Kitsmead Lane , Longcross, Surrey , KT16 0EF (Runnymede Borough Council) was dismissed on 1 October 2025 by Inspector Francis L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on highway safety with particular regard to the intensification of use of the existing access.

the demolition of existing home office and outbuildings and construction of a detached house

Authority
Runnymede Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Francis L
Postcode
KT16 0EF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on highway safety with particular regard to the intensification of use of the existing access
  • the effect of the proposal on the integrity of the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area (SPA)

What decided it

The proposed access arrangements would be harmful to highway safety due to restricted visibility at a location on a 40mph rural road, contrary to Policy SD4, which outweighed the limited housing and socio-economic benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SD4 of the Runnymede 2040 Local PlanPolicy EE10Thames Basin Heaths SPA Supplementary Planning Document 2021

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