Planning appeal decision
57 Church Road, Epsom, KT17 4DN
Planning appeal 3324370 at 57 Church Road, Epsom, KT17 4DN (Epsom and Ewell Borough Council) was dismissed on 18 September 2023 by Inspector Hall C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development having regard to the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and surrounds, including the Church Street and Pikes Hill Conservation Areas.
Construction of a garage/storage room and home office; provision of off-street parking at the front of the property; partial replacement of the boundary wall with a boundary fence
- Authority
- Epsom and Ewell Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Hall C
- Postcode
- KT17 4DN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development having regard to the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and surrounds, including the Church Street and Pikes Hill Conservation Areas
What decided it
The proposal would obscure important heritage features (double chimney breasts) and cause harmful visual impact in a prominent location within two conservation areas, contrary to the statutory duty to preserve and enhance their character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS1CS5DM8DM9DM10
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 200
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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