Rooftop plant replacement at 62-66 High Street, Weybridge

“Planning permission is sought for replacement of roof top plant equipment, existing air conditioning condenser relocated, and minor facade refurbishment works.”

“The application site relates to commercial premises being partly used as Waitrose supermarket to ground floor and two-storey car park at rear, and forms part of a part two, part three storey building on the corner of High street with Ship Yard and Elmgrove Road.”

“The relevant planning constraints are: • District Centre • Secondary Shopping Frontage • Classified ‘A’ road • Adjoins Weybridge (Monument Green) Conservation Area…”

“Reference Description Decision 2025/1068 Advertisement Consent: 1 non-illluminated directional panel, 1 non-illuminated car park directional sign, 1 internally illuminated projection sign to rear and 6 vinyl window graphics.”

“2002/1934 Single storey front and rear extensions and alteration to front elevation Granted 2002/3022 Replacement and additions to existing roof mounted ventilation and air conditioning equipment Granted 1995/0174 Display of illuminated and non illuminated signage to store and car park Granted 1992/1109 Installation of car park control system to Elmgrove Road multi-storey car park Granted 1989/1402 Display of two illuminated fascia signs Granted 1989/1392 Retention of two…”

“The existing flat roof includes partial plant screening to the north and east, providing both visual and acoustic enclosure for the current plant equipment. The roof extends further south, where no screening is present until it adjoins a second-floor office element. This southern roof area, which is overlooked by adjacent office windows, is largely unoccupied aside from some existing ductwork associated with the plant.”

“The site lies outside of a designated conservation area, with the Monument Green Conservation Area located to the east. The proposed scheme has been reviewed by both the Weybridge Society (Conservation) and the Council’s Conservation Officer, who have raised no objections. As the works involve the replacement and renovation of existing elements, no harm to the character or appearance of the nearby conservation area is anticipated.”

“EBC Environmental Health (Noise & Pollution) – No objection, subject to conditions…”

“One letter of representation received from Weybridge Society confirming no comments and that the proposal does not have any material impact on the nearby Conservation Area.”

“Grant Advertisement Consent with the conditions as outlined in the agenda.”