Policy information sourced from Mole Valley Local Plan
RUD4 - NEW HOUSING IN VILLAGES
Within the boundaries of the villages defined in Policies RUD1, RUD2 and RUD3, housing development will be permitted only where:
- it is at an appropriate scale in relation to the size and character of the village;
- it takes account of the setting, form and layout of the village and in particular:
- is not a form of development which extends into the surrounding countryside;
- comprises suitable infilling or in the case of villages identified in accordance with Policies RUD2 and RUD3, the development of land that is already substantially surrounded by existing buildings;
- does not result in the development of land that makes a significant contribution to the rural character of the village.
- it takes account of the historic character of the village, the local style of building and is in accordance with Policies ENV39 and ENV40;
- the traffic generated is compatible with the environmental character of the village and can be adequately accommodated on the surrounding road network; and
- adequate utility and other services are available.
For more information please see the Local Plan