Planning appeal decision
Carsounds, 176 East Street, Epsom, KT17 1ES
Planning appeal 3325967 at Carsounds, 176 East Street, Epsom, KT17 1ES (Epsom and Ewell Borough Council) was allowed on 16 April 2024 by Inspector De Freitas Terceiro P, 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.
Change of use from class E(a) to C3, conversion of garage into habitable accommodation, hip-to-gable roof extension, rear dormer windows and alterations to fenestration to create 2 flats
- Authority
- Epsom and Ewell Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- De Freitas Terceiro P
- Postcode
- KT17 1ES
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed roof alterations would form a sympathetic and proportionate addition to the host building that would preserve the architectural interest and visual attractiveness of the terrace without causing harm to the character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS5 of the Core Strategy 2007Policy DM9 of the Development Management Policies Document 2015Policy DM10 of the Development Management Policies Document 2015
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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