Planning appeal decision
Westwood, 3 Gledhow Wood, Kingswood, Surrey, KT20 6JQ
Planning appeal 3364222 at Westwood, 3 Gledhow Wood, Kingswood, Surrey, KT20 6JQ (Reigate and Banstead Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 9 June 2025 by Inspector Lawrence E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the appearance of The Warren & The Glade Residential Area of Special Character (RASC).
to build a double garage on the driveway with mezzanine floor plus to build a garden room extension on the patio at the back of the house
- Authority
- Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Lawrence E
- Postcode
- KT20 6JQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the appearance of The Warren & The Glade Residential Area of Special Character (RASC)
What decided it
The proposed garage's visual prominence, bulk, height and dormer windows would unacceptably harm the spacious and sylvan character of the RASC, whereas the rear extension's design and setting would respect the character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DES1DES3
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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