®Planning appeal decision
14 The Square , Alvechurch, Worcestershire, B48 7LA
Planning appeal 3263755 at 14 The Square , Alvechurch, Worcestershire, B48 7LA (Bromsgrove District Council) was dismissed on 10 June 2021 by Inspector Cooper W, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building '12 and 14, The Square' and the curtilage listed outbuilding, or any features of special architectural or historic interest that these possess.
change of use of ground floor to A1 use. Demolition of existing single storey side/rear building. Erection of replacement rear building. Replacement of single door to double doors to Swan Hill and new shop front facing Bear Hill and minor internal alterations. Appeal B: APP/P1805/Y/20/3263756 14 The Square, Alvechurch B48 7LA
- Authority
- Bromsgrove District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Cooper W
- Postcode
- B48 7LA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building '12 and 14, The Square' and the curtilage listed outbuilding, or any features of special architectural or historic interest that these possess
- Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Alvechurch Conservation Area
What decided it
The less-than-substantial but considerable harm to the special interest of the listed building and curtilage listed outbuilding and the character and appearance of the conservation area, which was not outweighed by the public benefits of the proposal.
The less-than-substantial harm to the significance of the designated heritage assets was weighed against the public benefits of contemporary retail provision and employment, with the harm given great weight in accordance with paragraph 196 of the NPPF, and the balance tipped decisively against the proposal
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BDP19Policy BDP20Policy HDNE1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 193Paragraph 194Paragraph 196
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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