81 College Road, Epsom, KT17 4HH

Planning appeal 3309851 at 81 College Road, Epsom, KT17 4HH (Epsom and Ewell Borough Council) was dismissed on 30 May 2023 by Inspector Carpenter C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including the adjacent protected tree.

erection of a 3-bed, detached 1½ storey family dwelling with landscaping and other associated works. (Use Class C3.)

Authority: Epsom and Ewell Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Carpenter C
Postcode: KT17 4HH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including the adjacent protected tree.

What decided it

The significant harmful effect on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including the adjacent protected tree, which would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the limited benefits of one dwelling, even applying the tilted balance under paragraph 11(d) of the Framework.

The benefits of housing delivery and the scheme's accordance with Framework aims to boost housing supply and make effective use of small sites attracted limited weight; the significant harm to character and appearance contrary to Framework paragraphs 130, 131 and 134 was given significant weight and significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: CS1CS5DM5DM9DM10DM16
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 130Paragraph 131Paragraph 134

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