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Dismissed13 July 20266006399

56 Harefield Avenue, Cheam, Surrey, SM2 7NE

Planning appeal 6006399 at 56 Harefield Avenue, Cheam, Surrey, SM2 7NE (Epsom and Ewell Borough Council) was dismissed on 13 July 2026 by Inspector S Simms, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect that the proposed porch would have on the character and appearance of the area.

the variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission 25/01163/FLH to allow the addition of a front porch extension

Authority
Epsom and Ewell Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
S Simms
Postcode
SM2 7NE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect that the proposed porch would have on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposed porch would harm the character and appearance of the area by introducing a classical design inconsistent with the established variety of porch styles on the street, contrary to local plan policies requiring compatibility with local character.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS5 of the Epsom and Ewell Core Strategy 2007Policy DM9 of the Epsom and Ewell Development Management Policies Document 2015Policy DM10 of the Epsom and Ewell Development Management Policies Document 2015

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