Shell, London Road, Hook, RG27 9DZ

Planning appeal 3273660 at Shell, London Road, Hook, RG27 9DZ (Hart District Council) was dismissed on 21 September 2021 by Inspector Webb B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effects of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

construction of sales building, reconfiguration of forecourt layout and car parking, bin store, vent stack, air water bay and alterations to canopy (following demolition of existing sales building)

Authority: Hart District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: retail · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Webb B
Postcode: RG27 9DZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effects of the development on the character and appearance of the area
the living conditions of the occupants of Wellworth House in relation to outlook and noise and disturbance, and of Apex in relation to outlook

What decided it

The unacceptable effect on the character and appearance of the area caused by the poor quality design of the proposed service building, which would conflict with development plan policies requiring high quality design that positively contributes to local character.

The social and economic benefits of expanded retail facilities and local employment do not outweigh the harm caused by poor design quality, as both objectives could be achieved through a better-designed building.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy NBE9 of the Hart Local Plan (Strategy and Sites) 2032saved Policy GEN1 of the Hart District Local Plan (Replacement) 1996-2006Policy HK2 of the Hook Neighbourhood Plan 2018-2032

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