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Dismissed28 September 20213262426

97 Derek Avenue, Epsom, KT19 9HP

Planning appeal 3262426 at 97 Derek Avenue, Epsom, KT19 9HP (Epsom and Ewell Borough Council) was dismissed on 28 September 2021 by Inspector Buchanan R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

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Authority
Epsom and Ewell Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Buchanan R
Postcode
KT19 9HP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The substantial harm to the character and appearance of the area, particularly the erosion of the spacious corner plot character and the cramped juxtaposition of built form, outweighs the limited housing benefits despite the Council's inability to demonstrate a 5-year supply.

The limited housing and economic benefits were outweighed by the substantial harm to character and appearance and conflict with development plan policies; the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS1Policy CS5Policy DM9Policy DM10
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 222

How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.

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