Land at Dennis Way, Slyfield Industrial Estate, Guildford, GU1 1AF

demolition of existing buildings and erection of flexible commercial units, Use Classes B2 (General Industrial), B8 (Storage and Distribution) and Class E(g)(iii) (Light Industrial), with loading areas, car parking, landscaping and associated infrastructure

Authority: Guildford Borough Council
Appeal type: Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: employment-industrial
Postcode: GU1 1AF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposed development would respond appropriately to the character and appearance of the existing industrial estate setting, with the height and design of the buildings being acceptable in the context of variation in building heights across the estate and the presence of comparable structures such as the neighbouring Kellys Storage building and the Thames Water silo under construction.

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy D1, Policy D4, Policy E2, Policy P7

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