Highways Land Opposite the Friary and Corner House, Onslow Street, Guildford, GU1 4SQ

Planning appeal 3362164 at Highways Land Opposite the Friary and Corner House, Onslow Street, Guildford, GU1 4SQ (Guildford Borough Council) was allowed on 10 June 2025 by Inspector Shearing C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effects of the proposal on amenity, with particular regard to visual effects.

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Authority: Guildford Borough Council
Appeal type: commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: advertisement · Other minor developments
Inspector: Shearing C
Postcode: GU1 4SQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effects of the proposal on amenity, with particular regard to visual effects
the effects on public safety, with particular regard to the safety of highway users

What decided it

The proposal would be acceptable in terms of amenity and public safety, complying with Policy D10 and the Framework, with the narrow profile and replacement of existing street furniture meaning it would not cause unacceptable harm.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy D10

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