Planning appeal decision
2 Riverside, Pixham, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1PR
Planning appeal 3364100 at 2 Riverside, Pixham, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1PR (Mole Valley District Council) was allowed on 24 July 2025 by Inspector Ellis G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area.
the erection of a firs t-floor rear extension to be built over existing ground level walls, the extension to be constructed in timber with white cladding board facade to rear and side elevations, new double glazed, white windows and doors to match existing in appearance, removal of disused masonry vent stack and aerials. Addition of bay style window to front elevation
- Authority
- Mole Valley District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Ellis G
- Postcode
- RH4 1PR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area
- the effect of the development on the neighbouring property, No.1, with regard to overbearing impact
What decided it
The scale, design and materials of the extension would integrate appropriately with the host property and surrounding area without causing unacceptable visual impact or overbearing effect on the neighbouring property.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EN4
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.
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