®Planning appeal decision
Linden Cottage, 44 Christchurch Mount, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8NB
the demolition of the existing dwelling and associated outbuildings and the erection of 3 No. of new dwelling units (3 x three bedroom ho uses) with associated access and soft and hard landscaping
- Authority
- Epsom and Ewell Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- De Freitas Terceiro P
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including trees
- the effect of the proposed development on ecology
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupants of adjoining properties 40 and 42 Christ Church Mount and 12 Lower Hill Road with particular regard to privacy
What decided it
The adverse impacts on character and appearance, ecology and living conditions significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of housing delivery when assessed against the Framework policies as a whole.
The benefits of addressing housing supply shortfall and supporting Government objectives to boost housing supply, together with social and economic benefits, attracted moderate weight but were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the substantial harm to character and appearance, ecology and living conditions of neighbours.
Framework references: 11, 99, 226
Plan policies cited: Policy CS1, Policy CS3, Policy CS5, Policy DM4, Policy DM9, Policy DM10, Policy DM16
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.