®Planning appeal decision
St. Michaels House Dell Close, Mickleham, DORKING, RH5 6EE
‘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
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.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy EN6, Policy INF1, Policy INF2, Policy EN4, Policy EN9, Policy EC1, Policy EC4
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