®Planning appeal decision
Shell, London Road, HOOK, RG27 9DZ
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
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.
Plan policies cited: Policy NBE9 of the Hart Local Plan (Strategy and Sites) 2032, saved Policy GEN1 of the Hart District Local Plan (Replacement) 1996-2006, Policy HK2 of the Hook Neighbourhood Plan 2018-2032
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.