Boreham House, Alocks Lane, Kingswood, KT206BB

Planning appeal 6008015 at Boreham House, Alocks Lane, Kingswood, KT206BB (Reigate and Banstead Borough Council) was dismissed on 19 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, with specific regard to Alcocks Lane and the Waterhouse Lane Residential Area of Special Character (RASC).

erection of self-build/custom-build dwelling and associated works including the creation of vehicular access, vehicular parking, cycle store, bin store and landscaping (appearance reserved)

Authority: Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Postcode: KT20 6BB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, with specific regard to Alcocks Lane and the Waterhouse Lane Residential Area of Special Character (RASC).

What decided it

The harm to the character and appearance of the RASC, which the Inspector found would be substantially outweighed by the benefits of housing provision under Policy S4 of the Framework, but which provided clear justification that the proposal's higher density would be inappropriate in this location.

Applying Policy S4, the benefits of providing self-build housing and economic benefits during construction and post-occupation would be substantially outweighed by the adverse effects of harm to the character and appearance of the RASC and conflict with policies DP3, L2 and L3 of the Framework.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: DES1DES3CS4

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