PAVEMENT O/S La Orient, 61-63 High Street, ESHER, KT10 9RQ

installation of a freestanding telephone apparatus with affixed defibrillator and advert display

Authority: Elmbridge Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Edwards J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

For appeal A: the effect of the development on (i) the character and appearance of the area including whether it would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Esher Conservation Area, and (ii) the setting and significance of the Bear Hotel, a grade II listed building
For appeal B: the effect of the advertisement on the visual amenity of the area

What decided it

The harmful effect on the character and appearance of the conservation area and the setting and significance of the listed building, combined with the Framework's requirement to give great weight to conservation of heritage assets, meant the moderate public benefits of the proposal could not outweigh the identified harm.

Plan policies cited: CS9, CS17, DM2, DM12, DM15

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