31-37 East Street, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 1BD

demolition of the existing building and the construction of a self-storage facility (Use Class B8) and flexible office space (Use Class E(g)(i)), together with vehicle parking and landscaping

Authority: Epsom and Ewell Borough Council
Appeal type: major · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Hearing
Development: employment-industrial · Major general industry/storage/warehousing
Inspector: Webb B

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area including protected trees
whether the development would prejudice the delivery of future development on adjacent sites
the effect of the development on the living conditions of occupants of Crossways House in relation to light
whether the development would make adequate provision for parking

What decided it

The Inspector found no unacceptable harm on any of the four main issues and concluded the scheme accorded with the development plan, so the appeal was allowed.

Plan policies cited: Policy CS1, Policy DM9, Policy DM10, Policy DM5, Policy CS5, Policy E15, Policy DM37, draft Policy SA1

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