15 High Street, Swanage, BH19 2LP

Planning appeal 3286251 at 15 High Street, Swanage, BH19 2LP (Dorset) was dismissed on 5 October 2022 by Inspector Edwards S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the appeal scheme would preserve no 15 High Street, a Grade II listed building, the adjacent listed buildings fronting the High Street and Cliff Place, including any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that they possess, and preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Swanage Conservation Area.

internal refurbishment including new suspended ceiling; erection of replacement store with extended canopy

Authority: Dorset
Appeal type: other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Other minor developments
Inspector: Edwards S
Postcode: BH19 2LP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the appeal scheme would preserve no 15 High Street, a Grade II listed building, the adjacent listed buildings fronting the High Street and Cliff Place, including any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that they possess, and preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Swanage Conservation Area

What decided it

The harm to the special interest of the listed building and conservation area caused by the scale, design and materials of the proposed store and canopy outweighs any public benefits from supporting the commercial use of the premises.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy LHHPolicy D
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 202Paragraph 16

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