Planning appeal decision
84 Hookfield, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8JG
Planning appeal 3328899 at 84 Hookfield, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8JG (Epsom and Ewell Borough Council) was dismissed on 26 February 2024 by Inspector Willmer P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
Erection of a new 1.83 metre high fence and gates along the western boundary of the property facing Lindsay Close
- Authority
- Epsom and Ewell Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Willmer P
- Postcode
- KT19 8JG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The new fence would remove the open feel to the approach to Lindsay Close and create an uncomfortable visual relationship with the neighbouring property, thereby harmfully affecting the character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS5Policy DM9Policy DM10
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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