®Planning appeal decision
9 Lonsdale Road, Dorking, RH4 1JP
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
- 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.
Framework references: 212, 215
Plan policies cited: Policy EN6, Policy EN4, Policy INF2
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