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Dismissed21 July 20253364063

The Friary, North Street, Guildford, GU1 4YT

Planning appeal 3364063 at The Friary, North Street, Guildford, GU1 4YT (Guildford Borough Council) was dismissed on 21 July 2025 by Inspector Murray D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the amenity of the area including the setting of the Rodboro Buildings, a listed building opposite the site, and the setting of the Bridge Street Conservation Area.

the removal of three existing back illuminated advertisements and the erection of a digital screen

Authority
Guildford Borough Council
Appeal type
advert · Advertisement Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
advertisement · Other minor developments
Inspector
Murray D
Postcode
GU1 4YT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect on the amenity of the area including the setting of the Rodboro Buildings, a listed building opposite the site, and the setting of the Bridge Street Conservation Area

What decided it

The scale, height above ground and illumination of the proposed digital display would have a very prominent and imposing impact materially harmful to the amenity of the area and the setting of designated heritage assets, with no material public benefits to outweigh this harm.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D10
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 16

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