Planning appeal decision
58 The Kingsway, Epsom, KT17 1NA
Planning appeal 3330304 at 58 The Kingsway, Epsom, KT17 1NA (Epsom and Ewell Borough Council) was dismissed on 21 February 2024 by Inspector Willmer P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the architectural integrity of the host property, the street scene and the character and appearance of the wider area.
a two-storey front extension. Extension of existing loft with the addition of a front facing dormer window
- Authority
- Epsom and Ewell Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Willmer P
- Postcode
- KT17 1NA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the architectural integrity of the host property, the street scene and the character and appearance of the wider area
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 60 The Kingsway, in terms of its potential to appear dominant and overbearing
What decided it
The proposed design would cause significant harm to the architectural integrity of the host property, the street scene and the character and appearance of the wider area, which constitutes a compelling objection that outweighs the fallback position.
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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