Gail's, Weybridge

Elmbridge Borough Council

We were successful in liaising with LPA Environmental Health Officers to demonstrate that the proposed plant equipment would be sensitive in respect of design and noise impact.

Planning Potential successfully secured the necessary approvals for Gail’s to establish itself in a prominent ground floor location within a newly developed building on Weybridge High Street.

After identifying the optimal site within Weybridge, Gail's set out to remodel the space to meet their specifications. The commercial unit, having been unoccupied for an extended period post-redevelopment, was in need of a tenant to reinvigorate it. The proposed enhancements included the installation of air-conditioning units at the back of the property, as well as the resolution of specific planning conditions to allow Gail’s to operate.

A critical aspect of the planning process was to establish the necessity for plant equipment that would meet the bakery’s operational requirements, particularly given its proximity to residential properties. To address potential noise concerns, we collaborated with acoustic experts to provide the necessary justification. Appropriate applications for the new plant installations were prepared in addition to applications for signage and the satisfaction of conditions related to ventilation and extraction systems.

We were successful in liaising with LPA Environmental Health Officers to demonstrate that the proposed plant equipment would be sensitive in respect of design and noise impact. As a result, we were able to secure all permissions required by Gail’s to open their new bakery in February 2024.