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Dismissed2 October 20253361735

21 Haroldslea Close, Horley, RH6 9DZ

Planning appeal 3361735 at 21 Haroldslea Close, Horley, RH6 9DZ (Reigate and Banstead Borough Council) was dismissed on 2 October 2025 by Inspector Heppell J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the living conditions of occupants of nearby residential properties, with particular reference to noise and disturbance.

change of use due to change of circumstances”

Authority
Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Heppell J
Postcode
RH6 9DZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the development on the living conditions of occupants of nearby residential properties, with particular reference to noise and disturbance
  • highway safety, with particular regard to the provision of parking

What decided it

The adverse impacts of noise and disturbance arising from the inherent nature of short-term holiday letting activity in a residential cul-de-sac are not capable of adequate mitigation and render the development incompatible with residential amenity contrary to Policy DES9.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DES9Policy TAP1

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