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Dismissed19 August 20253368203

Cobham Road, Fetcham, Leatherhead, KT22 9SA

Planning appeal 3368203 at Cobham Road, Fetcham, Leatherhead, KT22 9SA (Mole Valley District Council) was dismissed on 19 August 2025 by Inspector Ellis G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether condition 3 is reasonable and necessary, having regard to the potential effects of permitted development on the character of the area.

Demolition of 1950s outbuilding (Building D) and retention of building for use as home gym and home office and study/hobby room (Building B)

Authority
Mole Valley District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Ellis G
Postcode
KT22 9SA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether condition 3 is reasonable and necessary, having regard to the potential effects of permitted development on the character of the area

What decided it

The condition restricting permitted development rights for outbuildings is clearly justified and necessary to prevent further spread of built form that would harm the openness and rural character of the Green Belt.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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