Planning appeal decision
26 Lansdowne Road, West Ewell, Epsom, KT19 9QL
Planning appeal 3376195 at 26 Lansdowne Road, West Ewell, Epsom, KT19 9QL (Epsom and Ewell Borough Council) was allowed on 6 February 2026 by Inspector Heppell J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of approving the submitted details on the character and appearance of the area.
construction of a two storey 4 bedroom residential dwelling and associated works and landscaping (following demolition of existing single storey dwelling)
- Authority
- Epsom and Ewell Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Heppell J
- Postcode
- KT19 9QL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of approving the submitted details on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The grey Spanish slates closely match recent slate/slate effect examples in the immediate vicinity and, combined with cream render walls, sensitively complement the variety of roofing materials and colours already present in the area, thereby respecting character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS5DM9DM10
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135
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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