St. Georges Garage, 95 Brooklands Road, Weybridge, KT13 0RP

Planning appeal 3302630 at St. Georges Garage, 95 Brooklands Road, Weybridge, KT13 0RP (Elmbridge Borough Council) was dismissed on 13 March 2023 by Inspector Redford R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area with regard to the Brooklands Conservation Area.

the demolition of the rear commercial building, sales building and removal of forecourt and associated parts, including underground tanks, construction of new single storey sales building, new gated timber fenced bin store, new pumps, pump island and canopy, installation of 2 no. 60,000 litre underground fuel tanks, provision of car parking spaces plus electrical vehicle charging and other associated works

Authority: Elmbridge Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: retail · Other minor developments
Inspector: Redford R
Postcode: KT13 0RP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area with regard to the Brooklands Conservation Area
The effect on the living conditions of the occupants of adjoining properties with regard to artificial light, noise, and disturbance

What decided it

The proposal would fail to preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Brooklands Conservation Area, and the identified less than substantial harm was not outweighed by the public benefits of the scheme.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: CS4CS17DM2DM5DM8DM12
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 189Paragraph 199Paragraph 202

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