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Allowed19 November 20253367630

Land at Shawley Crescent , Epsom Downs , Surrey , KT18 5PQ

Planning appeal 3367630 at Land at Shawley Crescent , Epsom Downs , Surrey , KT18 5PQ (Reigate and Banstead Borough Council) was allowed on 19 November 2025 by Inspector Pattison B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with particular reference to outlook at 27, 29 and 31 Claremount Gardens.

the demolition of existing buildings and erection of 4 residential dwellings with associated parking and landscaping

Authority
Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Pattison B
Postcode
KT18 5PQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with particular reference to outlook at 27, 29 and 31 Claremount Gardens

What decided it

The combination of generous separation distances, hipped roof design, boundary screening, and mature trees would ensure the development would not appear dominant or harmfully overbearing to neighbouring occupiers, thereby resolving the main issue.

The benefits of delivering four dwellings on a brownfield site within a sustainable location and the efficient use of previously developed land outweighed the visual presence of the development, which would not cause significant harm to neighbouring amenity.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DES1 of the Reigate and Banstead Development Management Plan (2019)

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