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Dismissed25 June 20266005840

The Friary, North Street, Guildford, GU1 4YT

Planning appeal 6005840 at The Friary, North Street, Guildford, GU1 4YT (Guildford Borough Council) was dismissed on 25 June 2026 by Inspector F Harrison, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed advertisements on the amenity of the area.

Erection of a digital advertisement screen on south elevation and relocation of existing commercial signage from south to west elevation of the Friary Centre

Authority
Guildford Borough Council
Appeal type
advert · Commercial advertisement
Procedure
Written
Development
advertisement
Inspector
F Harrison
Postcode
GU1 4YT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed advertisements on the amenity of the area

What decided it

The digital screen's scale, elevated position and moving imagery would create a dominating, incongruous and visually competing presence that would unacceptably harm the visual amenity of the area and detract from the setting of designated heritage assets.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D10
National Planning Policy Framework
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