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Dismissed26 May 20263376257

Little Thatches Forest Drive, Kingswood, Tadworth, KT20 6LN

Planning appeal 3376257 at Little Thatches Forest Drive, Kingswood, Tadworth, KT20 6LN (Reigate and Banstead Borough Council) was dismissed on 26 May 2026 by Inspector Coles C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area with specific regard to the Kingswood Warren and the Glade Residential Areas Special Character (RASC).

conversion/repurposing of existing garage/outbuildings for residential purposes with vehicular/pedestrian access

Authority
Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Other minor developments
Inspector
Coles C
Postcode
KT20 6LN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area with specific regard to the Kingswood Warren and the Glade Residential Areas Special Character (RASC)
  • The effect of the proposal on the setting of the Grade II listed Cast Iron Electricity Substation
  • The effect of the proposal on trees protected by a Tree Preservation Order
  • Whether the proposed development can meet the requirements for Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)

What decided it

The proposed development conflicts with the development plan through harmful effects on character and appearance of the RASC, inadequate assessment of tree impacts, and failure to meet Biodiversity Net Gain requirements, with material considerations insufficient to override the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DES1Policy DES3Policy NHE9Policy NHE3

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