Land at Emmaus Road Church, The Founders Studio, Millbrook, Guildford, GU1 3UT

Planning appeal 3295054 at Land at Emmaus Road Church, The Founders Studio, Millbrook, Guildford, GU1 3UT (Guildford Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 20 September 2022 by Inspector Satheesan R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the unauthorised development on the character or appearance of the Town Centre Conservation Area and on the setting of nearby listed buildings.

Without planning permission operational development comprising the installation of air-conditioning units with associated pipework, ducting and cabinet

Authority: Guildford Borough Council
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: community-institutional · Other minor developments
Inspector: Satheesan R
Postcode: GU1 3UT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the unauthorised development on the character or appearance of the Town Centre Conservation Area and on the setting of nearby listed buildings

What decided it

The unauthorised development causes less than substantial harm to the significance of the Town Centre Conservation Area and the setting of nearby Grade II* listed buildings that is not outweighed by the public benefits claimed, contrary to NPPF paragraph 202 and local heritage policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: G1G5HE7D1D3
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 202

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