8 Hazel Way, Fetcham, Leatherhead, KT22 9QD

Planning appeal 3294090 at 8 Hazel Way, Fetcham, Leatherhead, KT22 9QD (Mole Valley District Council) was dismissed on 25 October 2022 by Inspector Davis J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and the surrounding area.

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
Postcode: KT22 9QD

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CS14Policy ENV22Policy ENV23Policy ENV32

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