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Dismissed21 August 20253356732

Land Outside Epsom Gateway , Ashley Avenue , Epsom and Ewell, KT18 5BS

Planning appeal 3356732 at Land Outside Epsom Gateway , Ashley Avenue , Epsom and Ewell, KT18 5BS (Epsom and Ewell Borough Council) was dismissed on 21 August 2025 by Inspector Reed J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed communication hub on the character and appearance of the area.

installation of 1 no. new communications Kiosk with integrated advertising display

Authority
Epsom and Ewell Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector
Reed J
Postcode
KT18 5BS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed communication hub on the character and appearance of the area
  • Highway safety

What decided it

The unacceptable harm to character and appearance caused by the visually intrusive, bulky and incongruous siting of the kiosk and its illuminated digital advertising display in this prominent town centre location outweighed the limited public benefits identified.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS5Policy CS16Policy DM9Policy DM10Policy DM36
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 12Paragraph 9Paragraph 10

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