Planning appeal decision
Flat 2, 2A Prospect Crescent, Harrogate, HG1 1RH
Planning appeal 3267987 at Flat 2, 2A Prospect Crescent, Harrogate, HG1 1RH (Harrogate Borough Council *) was dismissed on 23 August 2021 by Inspector Rann J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve the special interest of the grade II listed building, 1-10 Prospect Crescent, and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.
replacement of 3rd floor fire escape balcony on rear of property
- Authority
- Harrogate Borough Council *
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Rann J
- Postcode
- HG1 1RH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve the special interest of the grade II listed building, 1-10 Prospect Crescent, and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
- Whether it would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Harrogate Conservation Area
What decided it
The private benefits of outdoor amenity space for the occupants do not outweigh the less than substantial but material harm to the special interest of the listed building and the appearance of the conservation area.
The less than substantial harm to the special interest of the listed building and the appearance of the conservation area outweighed the private benefits of outdoor amenity space.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HP2 of the Harrogate District Local Plan 2014-2035Heritage Management Guidance Supplementary Planning Document
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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