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Dismissed23 September 20253366399

Footpath Outside Smith & Western Unit 7, Market Street, Addlestone, KT15 2GB

Planning appeal 3366399 at Footpath Outside Smith & Western Unit 7, Market Street, Addlestone, KT15 2GB (Runnymede Borough Council) was dismissed on 23 September 2025 by Inspector Knight A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

installation of 1No. BT Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on either side of the unit

Authority
Runnymede Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
utilities-energy · Other minor developments
Inspector
Knight A
Postcode
KT15 2AF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The visual prominence and dominance of the freestanding hub unit with digital display screens would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the distinctive open, planned external area, contrary to Policy EE1.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy EE1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 141

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