Planning appeal decision
The Garden House, School Lane, Mickleham, Dorking, RH5 6EW
Planning appeal 6010634 at The Garden House, School Lane, Mickleham, Dorking, RH5 6EW (Mole Valley District Council) was allowed on 27 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area with specific regard to the special qualities of the Surrey Hills National Landscape.
permission in principle for the erection of 1no. dwelling with associated parking
- Authority
- Mole Valley District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Postcode
- RH5 6EW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area with specific regard to the special qualities of the Surrey Hills National Landscape
What decided it
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See them with an accountWhat the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EN8 of the Mole Valley Local Plan 2020-2039 (2024)
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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