®Planning appeal decision
Longcross North, Chobham Lane, Surrey, KT16 0EE
Planning appeal 3319787 at Longcross North, Chobham Lane, Surrey, KT16 0EE (Runnymede Borough Council) was allowed on 20 February 2024 by Inspector Leonard S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development would provide adequate safety measures for future occupiers/users of the development, with particular regard to crime safety in relation to the use of the pedestrian routes to the station.
Hybrid planning application: full planning application for a re-configured discovery building car park (to that approved under RU.17/1191); retention of the stage 2 building and associated hardstanding; outline planning permission sought for proposed sports provision, public open space and associated landscaping; vehicular access, drop-off and car parking to the railway station; and associated engineering works (all matters reserved) and proposed security fence (all matters reserved except layout)
- Authority
- Runnymede Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Leonard S
- Postcode
- KT16 0EE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the development would provide adequate safety measures for future occupiers/users of the development, with particular regard to crime safety in relation to the use of the pedestrian routes to the station
What decided it
The provision of appropriately designed and lit pedestrian routes with CCTV coverage, combined with the car park location avoiding woodland removal and SPA impacts, adequately addressed crime safety concerns for station users.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SD3Policy SD9
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 56Paragraph 57Paragraph 96Paragraph 135
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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