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Dismissed19 December 20253372211

St. Michaels House Dell Close, Mickleham, Dorking, RH5 6EE

Planning appeal 3372211 at St. Michaels House Dell Close, Mickleham, Dorking, RH5 6EE (Mole Valley District Council) was dismissed on 19 December 2025 by Inspector Bowyer J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on heritage assets.

‘formation of an opening in the existing boundary hedge and install full height (1.8 metres) close boarded timber gate across new opening. Erect 1.8 metre high close boarded timber fence between the existing front lawn driveway and install a pair of close boarded timber gates giving access from existing driveway. Site an existing horsebox on concrete base to act as a coffee stall to sell coffee and non-alcoholic beverages to the public within the newly created area. Change of use of the front lawn area from private amenity space to occasional commercial use’

Authority
Mole Valley District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Bowyer J
Postcode
RH5 6EE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on heritage assets
  • The effect of the proposal on highway safety
  • The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of nearby dwellings in respect of noise and disturbance
  • Whether or not the removal of hedgerow and provision for Biodiversity Net Gain would be acceptable
  • Whether or not there would be adequate provision for refuse and recycling

What decided it

The unacceptable harm to the character, appearance and significance of the Mickleham Conservation Area and non-designated heritage asset, which would not be outweighed by the limited public benefits of a small-scale rural business providing a service already available in the area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy EN6Policy INF1Policy INF2Policy EN4Policy EN9Policy EC1Policy EC4
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11

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