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Dismissed26 October 20266014139

31a Banstead Road, Caterham, CR3 5QH

Planning appeal 6014139 at 31a Banstead Road, Caterham, CR3 5QH (Tandridge District Council) was dismissed on 26 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the demand for on-street parking and as a consequence on the accessibility and convenience for the occupiers of neighbouring properties and the future occupiers of the proposed development.

conversion and extensions of the first floor flat, external balcony and mansard roof extension to create three new apartments (net increase of 2)

Authority
Tandridge District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written Part 1
Development
residential
Postcode
CR3 5QH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the demand for on-street parking and as a consequence on the accessibility and convenience for the occupiers of neighbouring properties and the future occupiers of the proposed development.

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What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Tandridge District Core Strategy Policy CSP12Tandridge District Core Strategy Policy CSP18Tandridge Local Plan Part 2: Detailed Policies 2014-2029 Policy DP5Tandridge Local Plan Part 2: Detailed Policies 2014-2029 Policy DP7Tandridge Local Plan Part 2: Detailed Policies 2014-2029 Policy DP1Caterham, Chaldon and Whyteleafe Neighbourhood Plan 2026 Policy CCW5Caterham, Chaldon and Whyteleafe Neighbourhood Plan 2026 Policy CCW4Caterham, Chaldon and Whyteleafe Neighbourhood Plan 2026 Policy CCW2
National Planning Policy Framework
Policy S3Policy S4Policy L2Policy L3Policy DP3Policy TR3Policy TR4Policy HO7
Judgments
Dharmeshkumar v Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government (2025)

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