Mole Valley - ENV39 - DEVELOPMENT IN CONSERVATION AREAS

Policy information sourced from Mole Valley Local Plan

ENV39 - DEVELOPMENT IN CONSERVATION AREAS

Development in Conservation Areas, or adjacent to and affecting their setting, shall preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Area. Within this context:

developments, including extensions, shall be of a high standard of design and well detailed such as to reflect the local historic character, scale, quality of buildings, settlement form, and materials;
features which contribute to local character, including significant spaces, trees, walls and traditional architectural details, shall be retained;
the design of spaces between buildings, and their surfacing shall be sensitively treated;
significant views into and out of Conservation Areas will be safeguarded. To demonstrate that the above requirements have been satisfied, detailed rather than outline planning applications will normally be expected. The rigorous application of general planning and highway policies may be relaxed where they would be in conflict with the preservation or enhancement of the Area’s character or appearance.

For more information please see the Local Plan