Planning appeal decision
6 Liverpool Terrace, Worthing, BN11 1TA
Planning appeal 3271111 at 6 Liverpool Terrace, Worthing, BN11 1TA (Worthing Borough Council) was dismissed on 22 October 2021 by Inspector Webb B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the scheme on designated heritage assets, and more specifically whether it would preserve a Grade II listed building, or any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses, and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of South Street Conservation Area.
conversion of property from offices (B1) into 4 flats (C3). Appeal B: APP/M3835/Y/21/3271116 6 Liverpool Terrace, Worthing BN11 1TA
- Authority
- Worthing Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Webb B
- Postcode
- BN11 1TA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the scheme on designated heritage assets, and more specifically whether it would preserve a Grade II listed building, or any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses, and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of South Street Conservation Area
What decided it
The less than substantial harm to the special interest of the Grade II listed building and the Conservation Area, which attracted great weight and considerable importance respectively, was not outweighed by the limited public benefits of housing provision and heritage reuse.
The less than substantial harm to the listed building and Conservation Area, attracting great weight and considerable importance, was not outweighed by the limited public benefits of housing provision and heritage reuse
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 16 of the Core Strategy 2011
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 11
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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