48 Dowlans Road, Great Bookham, LEATHERHEAD, KT23 4LE

erection of two detached four bedroom houses following demolition of the existing bungalow and garage

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

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the cramped positioning and vertical design of the proposed dwellings significantly and demonstrably outweighs the limited housing supply benefit of one additional unit, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply.

The benefits of housing delivery and use of previously developed land were outweighed by the significant harm to character and appearance, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply

Framework references: 11, 130

Plan policies cited: Policy CS14 of the Mole Valley Local Development Framework Core Strategy 2009, Policy ENV22 of the Mole Valley Local Plan 2000, Policy ENV23 of the Mole Valley Local Plan 2000, Policy ENV24 of the Mole Valley Local Plan 2000, Policy BKEN2 of the Bookham Neighbourhood Development Plan 2016-2026, Policy BKH2 of the Bookham Neighbourhood Development Plan 2016-2026

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