Policy information sourced from the Mole Valley Local Plan

H2: DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY AREAS

1. Within the Mixed Use Development Opportunity Areas, as shown on the Policies Map and
set out above, the Council will support redevelopments, including changes of use, which make a more efficient use of the site. All development within Dorking and Leatherhead Town Centres will also be required to remain consistent with Policy EC3.

2. Within the Residential Development Opportunity Areas, as shown on the Policies Map and set out above, the Council will support the subdivision of existing large dwellings into flats or the redevelopment of those sites to form smaller dwellings.

3. All developments for self-contained housing (Use Class C2 and C3) within the Development Opportunity Areas should:

  • Achieve minimum densities of 50 dwellings per hectare. A change in character may besupported provided that the proposed development has a positive impact on the appearanceof the surrounding area;
  • Be predominantly 1- and 2-bedroom dwellings. An exception will be made for proposalsinvolving a one-for-one replacement dwelling and is on a comparable footprint;
  • Be of high architectural design quality and standards, supported by a full design justification;and,
  • Provide sufficient off-street parking to negate the need for on-street parking or on-streetparking permits arising as a result of the development

4. In the Mixed Use Development Opportunity Areas, the appropriateness of a taller building will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

5. In the Residential Development Opportunity Areas, new development will be expected to add no more than one additional storey to the existing building height.

6. On appropriately sized sites, development may be acceptable to the rear of the existing frontage property(ies) subject to other policy considerations, including design and amenity.

7. Where development proposals are located within or adjacent to Conservation Areas, or where they affect the setting of heritage assets, the proposals must conserve and, where possible, enhance the heritage assets.

For more information please see the Mole Valley Local Plan