®Planning appeal decision
32 Nork Way and part of the rear gardens of 34-40 Nork Way, Banstead , Surrey, SM7 1HW
the construction of six dwellings following demolition of 32 Nork Way with access road, parking and landscaping at 32-40 Nork Way, Banstead
- Authority
- Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Wyborn D
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposal on highway safety
- whether or not the proposal would be acceptable in terms of Biodiversity Net Gain requirements
What decided it
The combination of increased bulk, reduced spacing between buildings, and limited frontage space would result in an unduly cramped appearance that would harm the character and appearance of the area, contrary to development plan policies, and this harm was not outweighed by the limited weight attributed to housing delivery benefits.
the moderate weight attached to harm to character and appearance was not outweighed by the limited weight attributed to housing delivery benefits, tipping the balance against the proposal
Plan policies cited: Policy DES1, Policy DES2, Policy TAP1, Policy NHE2
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.