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Dismissed27 July 20266007344

171-177 High Street, Epping, CM16 4BL

Planning appeal 6007344 at 171-177 High Street, Epping, CM16 4BL (Epping Forest District Council) was dismissed on 27 July 2026 by Inspector A James, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the setting of a Grade II* listed building, known as 'Church of St John the Baptist'.

erection of single storey mansard extension on existing building to provide 1 no. additional residential dwelling (Class C3) following demolition of the existing plant room

Authority
Epping Forest District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
A James
Postcode
CM16 4BL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the setting of a Grade II* listed building, known as 'Church of St John the Baptist'
  • The extent to which the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Epping Conservation Area
  • The effect of the proposal on a nearby locally listed building

What decided it

The harm to the setting and special interest of the Grade II* listed building and conservation area, to which great weight must be given, was not outweighed by the limited public benefits of the proposal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM7Policy DM9
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 125Paragraph 212Paragraph 213Paragraph 215

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