®Planning appeal decision
Firs Hill, High Road, Chipstead, CR5 3QN
two / single storey side / rear extension and alterations
- Authority
- Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Postcode
- CR5 3QN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area, with particular regard to the Walpole Avenue Residential Area of Special Character (RASC) and the setting of the Walpole Avenue and Starrock Green Conservation Area (CA)
- The effect of the development on the living conditions of the neighbouring property, Swaylands
What decided it
The harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling, the surrounding area, and the setting of the conservation area, combined with the overbearing impact on neighbouring living conditions, outweighs any public benefits and conflicts with the development plan.
The limited public benefits of improved living environment, high-quality materials, and minor economic benefit do not outweigh the harm to the significance of the conservation area and the adverse effect on neighbouring living conditions.
Plan policies cited: Policy DES1, Policy DES3, Policy NHE9, Policy CS4
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.