Policy information sourced from Mole Valley Local Plan
RUD10 - LARGE DWELLINGS IN THE COUNTRYSIDE
Where a large country house is no longer suitable for occupation by a single family, the Council will normally permit its subdivision or conversion to an alternative form of residential occupation. In all cases, it will be necessary to demonstrate to the Council that the proposal would not:
- significantly or adversely affect the character and setting of the property;
- require significant extensions to the dwelling or the need for additional buildings other than those which are reasonably required for ancillary purposes;
- generate traffic levels that would prejudice highway safety or cause significant harm to the environmental character of country roads;
- result in an intensification of activity inappropriate to the property or its location or have an adverse impact on the rural character and appearance of the locality.
In considering proposals under the criteria of this Policy, the Council will wish to ensure that the number of units created through the conversion of a large dwelling is not excessive and that the extent of any parking or garaging can be accommodated acceptably. Significant extensions to such converted properties will not be permitted.
For more information please see the Local Plan