House extensions at Ruskin, East Horsley, Leatherhead

“Location: Ruskin, Green Dene, East Horsley, Leatherhead, KT24 5RG Proposal: Two storey side extension, first floor extension, single storey rear extension and single storey side extension together with changes to the fenestration (amendments to previously approved application 25/P/00285) (description amended 15/10/2025).”

“Ruskin' is a two-storey detached house located on the western side of Green Dene within a generous plot. It is set back from the road with good screening along the site frontage in the form of hedging/trees. There are two single garages attached to the northern side of the building.”

“The site is located in the Green Belt and within the identified settlement boundary of East Horsley.”

“25/P/00285 - Erection of a front porch, two storey side extension, first floor extension and changes to the fenestration, following demolition of existing garage (as amended by plans received on 02/06/2025 and 14/08/2025). Approved with conditions - 24/09/2025. [officer comment: works have commenced on site with demolition of the existing building underway, rendering it uninhabitable)”

“24/P/01344 - Two storey side extension, with first floor extension, together with a single storey rear extension and new detached garage. Withdrawn - 18/10/2024.”

“Original building: 156sqm approx (including original garage) Existing building: 189sqm approx (including original and non-original garage) (21% uplift) Proposed (resulting) building (as approved (overturned) at planning committee under 25/P/00285): 250sqm approx (60% uplift) Proposed (resulting) building (under current application): 291sqm approx (including open-sided front porch since this area could be infilled without planning permission) The resulting building would…”

“However, as stated floorspace is not the only indicator. The proposed garage and single storey extension would create additional bulk, mass and volume to the existing building.”

“East Horsley Parish Council - have considered the application and the following objection is raised:-”

“Council’s Tree Officer – no arboricultural objection to the development proposals, subject to a condition ensuring all works are in accordance with the submitted arboricultural method statement and tree protection plan (updated 20/11/2025)”

“In debate, some members considered the additions disproportionate and raised concerns about precedent and the erosion of Green Belt openness. Others felt that, when viewed in the context of the previously approved design, the incremental additions did not materially alter the overall scale and should not be viewed more harshly than the extant scheme.”

“Following debate, the Chair noted concerns about precedent and the cumulative effect of incremental extensions within the Green Belt, and supported the officer recommendation.”

“RESOLVED: That application 25-P-01322 be refused, for the reasons as set out in the Officer’s report.”