Planning appeal decision
119 Holly Lane East, Banstead, SM7 2BE
Planning appeal 6007710 at 119 Holly Lane East, Banstead, SM7 2BE (Reigate and Banstead Borough Council) was dismissed on 2 July 2026 by Inspector A M Nilsson, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the appeal building and the wider area.
the addition of bedroom, ensuite, and dressing room within new roof space
- Authority
- Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- A M Nilsson
- Postcode
- SM7 2BE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the appeal building and the wider area
What decided it
The proposal would introduce uncharacteristic gable elements that would disrupt the cohesive and balanced composition of the appeal dwelling and the wider group of properties, thereby causing harmful effects on character and appearance contrary to Policy DES1.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DES1 of the Reigate and Banstead Local Plan Development Management Plan (2019)
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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