Planning appeal decision
Aldi Foodstores Limited, 278 Weyhill Road, Andover, SP10 3LS
Planning appeal 3279607 at Aldi Foodstores Limited, 278 Weyhill Road, Andover, SP10 3LS (Test Valley Borough Council) was allowed on 14 February 2022 by Inspector Harley S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed variation of hours for deliveries on the living conditions of occupiers of nearby residential properties, with regard to noise and disturbance.
demolition of existing car showroom, workshop and warehouse building to provide 1,596sqm gross Class A1 food store with associated access, parking and landscaping without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 15/00374/FULLN, dated 22 September 2015
- Authority
- Test Valley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Harley S
- Postcode
- SP10 3LS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed variation of hours for deliveries on the living conditions of occupiers of nearby residential properties, with regard to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The proposed variation of delivery hours would not have a significantly harmful effect on living conditions of nearby residents when considered against the identified benefits and with the mitigation measures in place.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy E8
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130Paragraph 185
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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