Planning appeal decision
No 11 High Street, Bramley , Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0HF
Planning appeal 3338979 at No 11 High Street, Bramley , Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0HF (Waverley Borough Council) was dismissed on 23 October 2024 by Inspector Cahalane R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed change of use on the vitality and viability of the retail function of Bramley Local Centre.
Change of Use of ground Floor rear retail unit (Use Class E) to provide 1 residential flat Use (Class C) with alterations to elevations
- Authority
- Waverley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Cahalane R
- Postcode
- GU5 0HF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed change of use on the vitality and viability of the retail function of Bramley Local Centre
- whether acceptable living conditions would be provided for future occupiers of the proposed flat with regard to private amenity space
- whether appropriate car and delivery parking provision would be provided for the proposed change of use
What decided it
The inadequate private amenity space provided for future occupiers of the proposed flat, which conflicts with development plan policies requiring private and usable amenity space for new housing.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ST1Policy TCS2Policy DM1Policy DM4Policy DM5Policy DM9Policy TD1Policy BNP-L1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 116
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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