Planning appeal decision
Anchor House, Station Row, Shalford, GU4 8BY
Planning appeal 6013901 at Anchor House, Station Row, Shalford, GU4 8BY (Guildford Borough Council) was allowed on 20 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the advertisement on the amenity of the area.
for 3no. window panel signs, 2no. illuminated fascia signs, 1no. non illuminated fascia signs, 3no. small scale vinyl signs, 'Costa' sign and 'Cook' sign
- Authority
- Guildford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- advert · Commercial advertisement
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- advertisement
- Postcode
- GU4 8BY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the advertisement on the amenity of the area
What decided it
The scale and extensive graphic form of signs 8 and 10 would be visually prominent and incongruous to the building and setting, appearing overly imposing and harmful to the character and appearance of the area in conflict with development plan policy.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D10, Guildford Borough Local Plan: Development Management PoliciesPolicy D4, Guildford Borough Local Plan: Strategy and Sites
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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