Planning appeal decision
37 Dorling Drive, Epsom, KT17 3BH
Planning appeal 3302255 at 37 Dorling Drive, Epsom, KT17 3BH (Epsom and Ewell Borough Council) was allowed on 3 November 2022 by Inspector Wallace J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the host property with particular regard to the principal elevation, and on the surrounding area.
two-storey front extension, single-storey side infill extension, single-storey rear extension, entrance porch, new roof, rear dormers and new windows
- Authority
- Epsom and Ewell Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Wallace J
- Postcode
- KT17 3BH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the character and appearance of the host property with particular regard to the principal elevation, and on the surrounding area
What decided it
The enlarged dwelling would not appear incongruous or over-dominant in the context of the substantial plot and set-back position, and would have an acceptable effect on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area in accordance with development plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS 1CS 5DM9DM10
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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