Planning appeal decision
42 Longdown Lane North, Epsom, KT17 3JQ
Planning appeal 3278057 at 42 Longdown Lane North, Epsom, KT17 3JQ (Epsom and Ewell Borough Council) was allowed on 8 October 2021 by Inspector Baljit K Muston, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Higher Green Conservation Area.
the “Replacement of original single glazed windows with double glazed windows. Continual condensation on the original single glazed windows is causing them to rot and a mould is developing on the windows and casings causing a health risk to property occupants and visitors
- Authority
- Epsom and Ewell Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Baljit K Muston
- Postcode
- KT17 3JQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Higher Green Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed replacement windows with leaded lights would not look out of keeping with the conservation area, as many other properties within it already have similar replacement uPVC windows with leaded lights.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS5 of the Core Strategy (2007)Policy DM9 of the Development Management Policies 2015Policy DM10 of the Development Management Policies 2015
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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