Kishla, Stonny Croft, Ashtead, KT21 1SQ

Proposed two-storey side extension, ground floor rear extension and first floor rear extension, including conversion of existing garage into habitable room, with replacement pitched roof to front projection

Authority: Mole Valley District Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Postcode: KT21 1SQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area

What decided it

The proposed extensions would lack subservience to the host dwelling and visually overwhelm its scale and proportions, causing substantial harm to the character and appearance of the dwelling and surrounding area that cannot be outweighed by other considerations.

the benefits of improved living accommodation and investment in the property did not outweigh the harm to character and appearance

Plan policies cited: Policy EN4 of the Mole Valley Local Plan (2020-2039) (2024), Policy AS-H5 of the Ashtead Neighbourhood Development Plan (2017), Policy AS En-3 of the Ashtead Neighbourhood Development Plan (2017)

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