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

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

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.

Plan policies cited: Policy DES1, Policy DES3, Policy NHE9, Policy NHE3

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