Planning appeal decision
161-165 Hersham Road, Hersham, Walton On Thames , KT12 5NR
Planning appeal 3329089 at 161-165 Hersham Road, Hersham, Walton On Thames , KT12 5NR (Elmbridge Borough Council) was dismissed on 17 June 2024 by Inspector Davies N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area.
demolition of existing forecourt shop building and construction of new relocated forecourt shop building with associated forecourt alterations
- Authority
- Elmbridge Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Davies N
- Postcode
- KT12 5NR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of existing neighbouring occupiers
- Parking provision
What decided it
The proposal failed to provide sufficient parking provision and lacked a noise impact assessment to demonstrate acceptable living conditions for neighbours, combined with harmful effects on character and appearance through an overdominant, cramped building form.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS5Policy CS17Policy DM2Policy DM5Policy DM7Parking Supplementary Planning Document 2020
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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