Shell St Georges , 95 Brooklands Road, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 0RP

a single storey building for E (Retail) (280sqm), A/C units, enclosed bin store, petrol pumps and pump islands, 2 underground fuel tanks, car parking and EV charger bays, floodlights and boundary fence and replacement canopy following demolition of existing sales building (106 sqm), rear commercial building and removal of existing canopy

Authority: Elmbridge Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: retail · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Lancaster K

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, with particular regard to whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Brooklands Conservation Area

What decided it

The revised design approach incorporating a pitched roof and brick detailing, which reflects the character of nearby development and preserves the conservation area's significance, distinguishes this proposal from the previous dismissed appeal and justifies allowing the appeal.

Plan policies cited: Policy CS4, Policy CS17, Policy DM2, Policy DM12

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
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