Planning appeal decision
Little Paddock, Dene Road, Ashtead, KT21 1EE
Planning appeal 3352270 at Little Paddock, Dene Road, Ashtead, KT21 1EE (Mole Valley District Council) was allowed on 6 March 2025 by Inspector Willmer P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
a new garage building with extended hardstanding area
- Authority
- Mole Valley District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Willmer P
- Postcode
- KT21 1EE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The garage's design reflecting the host property's architectural style, partial screening by the boundary hedge, and the large garden plot size meant it would not appear obtrusive or unduly prominent despite its front garden location.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS14Policy ENV22Policy ENV23Policy AS-H5Policy AS-En3
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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