Land rear of 53 Dorking Road , Bookham , Surrey , KT23 4PY

Construction of family dwelling with associated parking and landscaping, following demolition of garage - Revised plans

Authority: Mole Valley District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Douglas L

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The substantial harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the size and mass of the proposed dwelling appearing uncharacteristically cramped within the confined site significantly and demonstrably outweighs the modest benefits of housing delivery and accessibility.

the significant and long-lasting harm to character and appearance, assigned substantial weight, outweighed the modest benefits of housing delivery and accessibility, assessed under the tilted balance in NPPF paragraph 11(d)(ii) with the most important policies deemed out of date

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy CS14, Policy ENV22, Policy ENV23, Policy ENV24

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