Planning appeal decision
20 Longdown Lane North, Epsom, KT17 3JQ
Planning appeal 3295685 at 20 Longdown Lane North, Epsom, KT17 3JQ (Epsom and Ewell Borough Council) was dismissed on 29 July 2022 by Inspector Smith J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Higher Green Conservation Area.
Two storey rear extension, side extension, loft conversion, new windows, doors & rooflights, enclosed porch and solar panels
- Authority
- Epsom and Ewell Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Smith J
- Postcode
- KT17 3JQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Higher Green Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed solar panels would fail to preserve the character and appearance of the Higher Green Conservation Area, and the limited public benefits from renewable energy generation do not outweigh the less than substantial harm to the heritage asset.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS1CS5DM8DM9DM10
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202Paragraph 158
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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