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Dismissed19 August 20266008239

Firs Hill, High Road, Chipstead, CR5 3QN

Planning appeal 6008239 at Firs Hill, High Road, Chipstead, CR5 3QN (Reigate and Banstead Borough Council) was dismissed on 19 August 2026 by Inspector L McKay, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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).

two / single storey side / rear extension and alterations

Authority
Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
L McKay
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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DES1Policy DES3Policy NHE9Policy CS4

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