Policy information sourced from Mole Valley Local Plan

HSG8 - SUBDIVISION OF DWELLINGS IN THE BUILT-UP AREAS AND VILLAGES

The subdivision of dwellings in the built-up areas and within the boundaries of those villages defined in accordance with Policies RUD1, RUD2 and RUD3 will be permitted provided that:

  • the number and density of the new units would not be such as to have a harmful effect on the character of the building itself, the surrounding area, and the residential amenities of adjoining properties;
  • the proposed dwellings have a satisfactory internal layout the arrangement of which would not be prejudicial to the amenities of the occupants of adjoining properties;
  • the dwelling to be converted has more than 7 habitable rooms;
  • parking provision is made to the currently adopted standards in a manner which is not detrimental to the character or appearance of the surrounding area or the residential amenities of the proposed dwellings and surrounding properties.

For more information please see the Local Plan