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Allowed6 July 20266008512

Footpath Outside Unit 8a, Heart Shopping Centre, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 1GH

Planning appeal 6008512 at Footpath Outside Unit 8a, Heart Shopping Centre, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 1GH (Elmbridge Borough Council) was allowed on 6 July 2026 by Inspector Nick Bowden, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposals on the character, appearance and amenity of the area.

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

Authority
Elmbridge Borough Council
Appeal type
advert · Commercial advertisement
Procedure
Written
Development
utilities-energy
Inspector
Nick Bowden
Postcode
KT12 1GH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposals on the character, appearance and amenity of the area

What decided it

The width of the footway, the modern commercial context, and the separation provided by existing street trees meant the hub would not cause significant harm to character, appearance or amenity despite adding to visual clutter.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
CS3CS17CS18DM2DM15DM16
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 56Paragraph 57

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