Planning appeal decision
72 Chesterfield Road, Epsom, KT19 9QP
Planning appeal 3318006 at 72 Chesterfield Road, Epsom, KT19 9QP (Epsom and Ewell Borough Council) was dismissed on 10 October 2023 by Inspector Glassar S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
the demolition of garage. Construction of bungalow
- Authority
- Epsom and Ewell Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Glassar S
- Postcode
- KT19 9QP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposed development on nearby trees
What decided it
The harms to character and appearance and to an existing tree, which attract substantial weight, significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of housing delivery under the tilted balance.
The considerable weight given to housing delivery and efficient use of land was significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the substantial weight given to the harms to character, appearance and trees, which are perennial needs in direct compliance with the Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS1Policy CS5Policy DM9Policy DM10Policy DM16Policy DM5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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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