®Planning appeal decision
23 Friars Walk, Lewes, BN7 2LF
Planning appeal 3271120 at 23 Friars Walk, Lewes, BN7 2LF (South Downs) was dismissed on 23 July 2021 by Inspector Steen A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed works would preserve the Grade II listed building known as 23 Friars Walk or any features of special architectural and historic interest (or significance) which it possesses.
the removal of existing walls to lower ground floor & reinstatement of W.C
- Authority
- South Downs
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Steen A
- Postcode
- BN7 2LF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed works would preserve the Grade II listed building known as 23 Friars Walk or any features of special architectural and historic interest (or significance) which it possesses
What decided it
The removal of the historic section of wall and construction of the block wall would not preserve the special architectural and historic interest of the listed building, and the private benefit of more flexible accommodation does not constitute a public benefit to outweigh the less than substantial harm.
Less than substantial harm to the listed building weighed against private (not public) benefits; the harm was not outweighed.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SD12Policy SD13Policy HC3B
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 194Paragraph 195Paragraph 196Paragraph 197Paragraph 198Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 202
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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