The Royal British Legion, Legion House, 18 St. Johns Road, MARGATE, CT9 1LU

The conversion and extension of the existing Grade 2 listed building to create 8 flats over 4 floors including the basement. Appeal B: APP/Z2260/Y/20/3262047 Legion House, 18 St Johns Road, Margate CT9 1LU

Authority: Thanet District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Butcher H

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed works on the special architectural and historic interest of 18 St Johns Road, which is Grade II listed, and linked to that, whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Margate Conservation Area
The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of future occupiers of the development having particular regard to outlook from Flat 1
The effect of the development on community facilities in the area

What decided it

The harm to the special architectural and historic interest of the Grade II listed building and the Margate Conservation Area, combined with inadequate living conditions for future occupiers of Flat 1, outweighed the public benefits of the proposal.

Framework references: 202

Plan policies cited: Policy HE02, Policy HE03, Policy QD03, Policy CM02

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