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Dismissed26 April 20223291856

37 Dorling Drive, Epsom, KT17 3BH

Planning appeal 3291856 at 37 Dorling Drive, Epsom, KT17 3BH (Epsom and Ewell Borough Council) was dismissed on 26 April 2022 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 appeal property and the area, having particular regard to its principal elevation.

the construction of a two-storey extension to the front of the house, a small single storey side infill extension and a further single storey extension to the rear, along with an entrance porch and a new roof with associated rear dormers and new windows

Authority
Epsom and Ewell Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Buchanan R
Postcode
KT17 3BH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the appeal property and the area, having particular regard to its principal elevation

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the appeal property and the area, particularly the principal elevation, caused by design elements and materials that would be incongruous with the locally distinctive streetscene, outweighed the modest benefits of additional living space and improved sustainability.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS5Policy DM9Policy DM10

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