Planning appeal decision
Rose Cottage, Eden Vale, Dormans Park, RH19 2LT
Planning appeal 3367929 at Rose Cottage, Eden Vale, Dormans Park, RH19 2LT (Tandridge District Council) was dismissed on 15 September 2025 by Inspector Gardner L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
demolition of existing dwelling and erection of a replacement self build dwelling
- Authority
- Tandridge District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Gardner L
- Postcode
- RH19 2LT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed dwelling's design, particularly its shallow roof pitch creating excessive bulk and massing, would be significantly at odds with the established character and appearance of the surrounding area and would be exacerbated by the corner plot positioning, causing harmful effects that outweigh the limited benefits of replacement.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CSP18Policy DP7
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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