®Planning appeal decision
Clayhill Lodge , West Hill , Epsom, KT19 8JP
Planning appeal 3301583 at Clayhill Lodge , West Hill , Epsom, KT19 8JP (Epsom and Ewell Borough Council) was dismissed on 30 January 2023 by Inspector Praine N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Stamford Green Conservation Area.
the demolition of existing single storey outbuilding and erection of five terraced houses and integrated cycle store. Associated landscaping works
- Authority
- Epsom and Ewell Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Praine N
- Postcode
- KT19 8JP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Stamford Green Conservation Area
- whether the proposed development would provide adequate living conditions for future occupants with particular reference to private amenity space
What decided it
The less than substantial but considerable harm to the conservation area's character and spaciousness, combined with inadequate private amenity space for future occupants, could not be outweighed by the housing benefits given the great weight afforded to heritage conservation.
the housing benefits of five dwellings in a sustainable location and support for local services were outweighed by the considerable harm to the conservation area and the unacceptable living conditions arising from inadequate private amenity space
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS5 of the Epsom and Ewell Borough Council Core Strategy 2007Policy DM5 of the Epsom and Ewell Borough Council Development Management Policies 2015Policy DM8 of the Epsom and Ewell Borough Council Development Management Policies 2015Policy DM9 of the Epsom and Ewell Borough Council Development Management Policies 2015Policy DM12 of the Epsom and Ewell Borough Council Development Management Policies 2015
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 199Paragraph 202
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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