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Dismissed23 December 20243345295

A02472 Pavement Outside , 6A Church Street , Epsom, Surrey , KT17 4NY

Planning appeal 3345295 at A02472 Pavement Outside , 6A Church Street , Epsom, Surrey , KT17 4NY (Epsom and Ewell Borough Council) was dismissed on 23 December 2024 by Inspector Perrins N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Appeal A: the effect of the proposed communication hub on the character and appearance of the area.

the installation of freestanding telephone apparatus with affixed defibrillator and advert display

Authority
Epsom and Ewell Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Minor retail and services
Inspector
Perrins N
Postcode
KT17 4NY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Appeal A: the effect of the proposed communication hub on the character and appearance of the area
  • Appeal B: the effect of the proposed advertisement on the visual amenity of the area

What decided it

The unacceptable harm to visual amenity and character of the area caused by the proposal appearing as an isolated, large and overly dominant feature with a modern appearance and rotating advertising screen, which outweighed the limited public benefits identified.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS5Policy DM9Policy DM10Policy DM15
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 12

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