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Allowed30 July 20266011820

Prestwych, 62 West Drive, Cheam, SM2 7NA

Planning appeal 6011820 at Prestwych, 62 West Drive, Cheam, SM2 7NA (Epsom and Ewell Borough Council) was allowed on 30 July 2026 by Inspector Michael Evans, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the locality.

described on the application form as “loft conversion

Authority
Epsom and Ewell Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
Michael Evans
Postcode
SM2 7NA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect on the character and appearance of the locality

What decided it

The proposed dormer extension, despite its width and conflict with supplementary planning guidance, would not result in harm to character and appearance due to its appropriate proportioning, setting and compatibility with the surrounding context, warranting an exception to the guidance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Core Strategy 2007 Policy CS5Development Management Policies Document 2015 Policy DM9Development Management Policies Document 2015 Policy DM10

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