Despite always being aware that going to appeal was a very real possibility and the highly detailed planning submission required for a paragraph 79e application, much work needed to be done to respond to the CDC reasons for refusal. Two reasons relating to artificial light spill and sunlight reflectance were best dealt with scientifically by a big name and Ove Arup and Partners lighting group joined the design team.
The six months period in which to appeal flew by and after the September 2019 Appeal submission it was almost a relief that for the first time in 3 years there was nothing to do but wait.