Sandstones, Burnhams Road, Bookham, Surrey, KT23 3AU

single storey front extension, replacement of front, side and rear roof with pitched roof, erection of a rear dormer window to facilitate loft conversion with rooflight and solar panels to front and dormer window to rear

Authority: Mole Valley District Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Lawrence E

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the proposal on the host dwelling

What decided it

The rear dormer extension would unacceptably harm the character and appearance of the host dwelling through its dominant, top-heavy and awkward appearance, conflicting with design policies, whereas the front extension and roof works would respect the host dwelling and comply with policies.

Framework references: 135, 187

Plan policies cited: Policy EN4, Policy BKEN2, Mole Valley Design Guidance for House Extensions and outbuildings Supplementary Planning Document 2025 paragraphs 5.23 to 5.27

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