Planning appeal decision
Pavement O/S , Unit 9, New Zealand Ave, , Walton-on-Thames , KT12 1GH
Planning appeal 3347943 at Pavement O/S , Unit 9, New Zealand Ave, , Walton-on-Thames , KT12 1GH (Elmbridge Borough Council) was allowed on 3 April 2025 by Inspector Francis L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
the installation of a modern, multifunction Hub unit featuring an integral advertisement display and defibrillator. Appeal B: APP/K3605/H/24/3347945 Pavement o/s Unit 9 The Heart, New Zealand Ave, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey KT12 1GH
- Authority
- Elmbridge Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- utilities-energy · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Francis L
- Postcode
- KT12 1GH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect of the proposal on the area of open space used for events
What decided it
The substantial width of the footway at the appeal location, combined with the hub's setback from the kerb and separation from existing street furniture clusters, meant the proposal would not harm character and appearance or unreasonably obstruct the use of open space for events.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
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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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