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Allowed18 June 20266005264

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

Planning appeal 6005264 at Land at Dennis Way, Slyfield Industrial Estate, Guildford, GU1 1AF (Guildford Borough Council) was allowed on 18 June 2026 by Inspector G Dring, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

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
Inspector
G Dring
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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D1Policy D4Policy E2Policy P7
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11

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