Planning appeal decision
5 Priors Mead, Great Bookham, Leatherhead, KT23 4DA
Planning appeal 3375935 at 5 Priors Mead, Great Bookham, Leatherhead, KT23 4DA (Mole Valley District Council) was allowed on 26 February 2026 by Inspector Everitt E, by written representations.
Demolition of existing single storey side, front and rear extensions; erection of part single, part double storey extensions; installation of Velux rooflights in front elevation of roof slope; alterations to front elevation
- Authority
- Mole Valley District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Everitt E
- Postcode
- KT23 4DA
What decided it
The Council's refusal was based on clear reasoning supported by reference to relevant planning policies and guidance, and although the Inspector disagreed with the analysis, this did not constitute unreasonable behaviour warranting a costs award.
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