Planning appeal decision
1 Creswell Corner, Anchor Hill, Knaphill, Woking, Surrey, GU21 2JD
Planning appeal 3302519 at 1 Creswell Corner, Anchor Hill, Knaphill, Woking, Surrey, GU21 2JD (Woking Borough Council) was allowed on 7 February 2023 by Inspector Rafferty C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of residents of surrounding properties, with regard to noise and disturbance.
the change of use from Class E (Commercial, Business and Service) to hot food takeaway (Sui Generis) with a fan grille extractor opening to the rear
- Authority
- Woking Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Change of use
- Inspector
- Rafferty C
- Postcode
- GU21 2JD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of residents of surrounding properties, with regard to noise and disturbance
- highway safety
What decided it
The noise and activity from the hot food takeaway would be consistent with the existing character of the area as a mixed-use commercial parade with evening activity, and could be adequately controlled through conditions to protect neighbouring residents.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS21 of the Woking Core Strategy 2012Policy DM7 of the Development Management Policies DPD 2016Hot Food Takeaway SPDPolicy CS18 of the Woking Core Strategy 2012Policy DM16 of the Development Management Policies DPD 2016
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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