Planning appeal decision
Kings Mill, Shipley, RH13 8PL
Planning appeal 3272017 at Kings Mill, Shipley, RH13 8PL (Horsham District Council) was dismissed on 1 September 2021 by Inspector Webb B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the scheme would preserve a Grade II* listed building or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses; and, if any harm would arise to its significance, whether this would be outweighed by public benefits.
change of use of engine house to form 2-bedroom residential property. Appeal B: APP/Z3825/Y/21/3272017 Kings Mill, School Lane, Shipley RH13 8PL
- Authority
- Horsham District Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Webb B
- Postcode
- RH13 8PL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the scheme would preserve a Grade II* listed building or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses; and, if any harm would arise to its significance, whether this would be outweighed by public benefits
What decided it
The harm to the significance of the Grade II* listed building caused by severance and domestication of the engine house was not outweighed by the limited and uncertain public benefits, particularly given the availability of less harmful alternatives such as a separate residential unit or renewed charitable operation.
The less than substantial harm to the significance of the Grade II* listed building outweighed the limited public benefits of a single dwelling, uncertain viability, and unproven heritage conservation gains.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 34 of the Horsham District Planning Framework 2015
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 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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