Firsacre, Leatherhead Road, Great Bookham, KT23 4RB

two semi-detached two-bedroom chalet style houses following demolition of existing two-story double garage and outbuildings

Authority: Mole Valley District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Coles C

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring property (Beechdene)

What decided it

The combination of comparable plot widths within the wider character area, appropriate separation distances with sympathetic roof design, and demonstrated compliance with daylight and sunlight guidance satisfied both main issues and justified allowing the appeal.

Plan policies cited: Policy EN4 of the Mole Valley Local Plan, Policy BKEN1 of the Bookham Neighbourhood Development Plan, Policy BKH2 of the Bookham Neighbourhood Development Plan

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