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Dismissed9 July 20266006723

9 Lonsdale Road, Dorking, RH4 1JP

Planning appeal 6006723 at 9 Lonsdale Road, Dorking, RH4 1JP (Mole Valley District Council) was dismissed on 9 July 2026 by Inspector Thomas Courtney, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the appeal dwelling and surrounding area, and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Dorking Conservation Area.

the demolition of existing rear conservatory and removal of roof and existing fenestration. Erection of two-storey front extension and construction of basement. Raising of roof ridge height and erection of 1 No. dormer window to side and 1 No. dormer window to rear with updated fenestration and associated landscaping

Authority
Mole Valley District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
Thomas Courtney
Postcode
RH4 1JP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the appeal dwelling and surrounding area, and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Dorking Conservation Area
  • the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers with particular regard to outlook and light
  • the effect of the proposal on highway safety with particular regard to parking

What decided it

The proposal's excessive bulk and visual mass would fail to preserve the character and appearance of the Dorking Conservation Area and cause unacceptable harm to neighbouring living conditions, with insufficient public benefits to outweigh the identified harm.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy EN6Policy EN4Policy INF2
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 212Paragraph 215

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