Planning appeal decision
Land Adjacent To South Parade Pier, Emerald Close, Southsea, PO4 0SW
Planning appeal 3289958 at Land Adjacent To South Parade Pier, Emerald Close, Southsea, PO4 0SW (Portsmouth City Council) was allowed on 7 November 2022 by Inspector Edwards S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the appeal development preserves the special architectural and historic interest of the Grade II listed South Parade Pier and the character or appearance of the Seafront Conservation Area.
retention of beach terrace
- Authority
- Portsmouth City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Edwards S
- Postcode
- PO4 0RN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the appeal development preserves the special architectural and historic interest of the Grade II listed South Parade Pier and the character or appearance of the Seafront Conservation Area
What decided it
The modest height, timber construction, and ancillary nature of the terrace preserve the special architectural and historic interest of the listed pier and the character and appearance of the conservation area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PCS9Policy PCS23
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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