Planning appeal decision
8A Ewell Downs Road, Epsom, KT17 3BP
Planning appeal 3326068 at 8A Ewell Downs Road, Epsom, KT17 3BP (Epsom and Ewell Borough Council) was dismissed on 19 December 2023 by Inspector Andrews M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed extensions on the character and appearance of the host dwelling, the streetscene, and The Green/Ewell Downs Road Conservation Area, which is a designated heritage asset.
demolition of existing garage. Erection of double storey side and rear extension. Single storey rear extension to existing kitchen
- Authority
- Epsom and Ewell Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Andrews M
- Postcode
- KT17 3BP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed extensions on the character and appearance of the host dwelling, the streetscene, and The Green/Ewell Downs Road Conservation Area, which is a designated heritage asset.
What decided it
The unacceptable harmful effect on the character and appearance of the dwelling, streetscene and conservation area, which could not be justified by the minimal economic benefits of the proposal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS5Policy DM8Policy DM9Policy DM10Householder Supplementary Planning Guidance 2014 Part 3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202
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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