57-61 High Street, Ewell, KT17 1RX

Planning appeal 6004732 at 57-61 High Street, Ewell, KT17 1RX (Epsom and Ewell Borough Council) was dismissed on 29 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the disputed condition is reasonable and necessary having regard to the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building, part of which is a Grade II listed building, and the Ewell Village Conservation Area.

conversion of existing offices (B1) to residential (C3), together with demolition and replacement of existing first floor rear extension to provide 3 studio flats, with parking and refuse storage to the rear’ without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 21/01783/FUL, dated 16 March 2022

Authority: Epsom and Ewell Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Postcode: KT17 1RX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the disputed condition is reasonable and necessary having regard to the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building, part of which is a Grade II listed building, and the Ewell Village Conservation Area

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What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CS5 (The Built Environment)Policy DM8 (Heritage Assets)Policy DM9 (Townscape Character and Local Distinctiveness)Policy DM10 (Design Requirements for New Developments (including House Extensions))Policy CS1Policy DM6

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