®Planning appeal decision
Grange House, The Street, Betchworth, Surrey, RH3 7DJ
Planning appeal 3376464 at Grange House, The Street, Betchworth, Surrey, RH3 7DJ (Mole Valley District Council) was allowed on 31 March 2026 by Inspector Everitt E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development is tantamount to a self-contained dwelling.
conversion of existing garage to provide annex accommodation
- Authority
- Mole Valley District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Everitt E
- Postcode
- RH3 7DJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposed development is tantamount to a self-contained dwelling
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area
What decided it
The annex would remain part of the main house rather than constitute a self-contained dwelling, and the modest dormer additions would be sympathetic to the character of the host dwelling and surrounding area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EN3Policy 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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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