44 West Street, Dorking, RH4 1BU

Planning appeal 3346506 at 44 West Street, Dorking, RH4 1BU (Mole Valley District Council) was dismissed on 28 November 2024 by Inspector Carpenter C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing building, and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Dorking Conservation Area.

Alterations to shopfront to facilitate access to floor above. Conversion of first floor with second floor addition to provide one self-contained flat

Authority: Mole Valley District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Carpenter C
Postcode: RH4 1BU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing building, and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Dorking Conservation Area
whether the proposed development would preserve the setting of the Grade II listed building known as The King's Arms
whether proposed arrangements for the storage and servicing of waste and recycling would be acceptable

What decided it

The harm to the significance of the Dorking Conservation Area and the Grade II listed building The King's Arms, which was not outweighed by the moderate public benefits of housing delivery and economic support.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: MVLP Policy EN4MVLP Policy EN6
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 205Paragraph 208

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