Planning appeal decision
57 Ottways Lane, Ashtead, KT21 2PS
Planning appeal 6008300 at 57 Ottways Lane, Ashtead, KT21 2PS (Mole Valley District Council) was allowed on 22 June 2026 by Inspector G Ellis, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area.
the demolition of existing garages and works to the existing annexe including erection of a single storey extension, raising of the ridge roof height and construction of an access ramp
- Authority
- Mole Valley District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- G Ellis
- Postcode
- KT21 2PS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area
- Whether the proposed development would amount to a separate, self-contained dwelling
What decided it
The proposal does not form a separate independent dwelling but rather ancillary accommodation with a visual and functional relationship to the main house, and it would not be harmful to character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EN4Policy AS-H5Policy AS-EN3
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.
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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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