8 Hazel Way, Fetcham, LEATHERHEAD, KT22 9QD

proposed alterations and extensions to form new open- plan kitchen/dining/family area to rear of the house. Removal of existing car port and formation of new double garage and home office. Existing single garage to be removed and new guest bedroom & en-suite to be formed

Authority: Mole Valley District Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Davis J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and the surrounding area
The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of occupiers of the neighbouring dwellings, with particular reference to privacy and light

What decided it

The cumulative effect of the proposed extensions would result in overdevelopment that would dwarf and overwhelm the host dwelling and be harmful to its character and appearance and that of the surrounding area, contrary to local plan policies requiring development to respect its setting and be of appropriate scale and form.

Plan policies cited: Policy CS14, Policy ENV22, Policy ENV23, Policy ENV32

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