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Dismissed7 April 20263376126

26 Church Road, Epsom, KT17 4DX

Planning appeal 3376126 at 26 Church Road, Epsom, KT17 4DX (Epsom and Ewell Borough Council) was dismissed on 7 April 2026 by Inspector Leung F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area, with particular regard to the desirability of preserving or enhancing the character or appearance of the conservation area.

described on the application form as “loft conversion”

Authority
Epsom and Ewell Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Leung F
Postcode
KT17 4DX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area, with particular regard to the desirability of preserving or enhancing the character or appearance of the conservation area

What decided it

The proposed hip-to-gable conversion would unbalance the symmetrical roofscape of the terrace and fail to preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area, causing less than substantial but considerable harm that is not outweighed by the limited public benefit of additional living space.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
CS1CS5DM8DM9DM10
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 212Paragraph 215

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