Planning appeal decision
Wycliffe Urc, Edgworth Street Street, Warrington, WA7 7HZ
Planning appeal 3292400 at Wycliffe Urc, Edgworth Street Street, Warrington, WA7 7HZ (Warrington Borough Council) was allowed on 9 August 2022 by Inspector Jones D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property, the Bewsey Street Conservation Area, and the setting of nearby listed buildings.
the alteration, refurbishment and structural repair of 2 storey memorial hall, to include comprehensive roof repairs / replacement comprising taking down the structurally unstable existing parapets on Allen Street and Edgerton Street elevations; taking down gable on car park elevation (structural repair to retained gable) and re fenestration
- Authority
- Warrington Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- community-institutional · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Jones D
- Postcode
- WA2 7HZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property, the Bewsey Street Conservation Area, and the setting of nearby listed buildings
What decided it
The retention of the majority of the building's key decorative features, combined with the significant public benefits of structural repair and restoration to community use, outweighed the limited harm caused by removal of parapet walls.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS1Policy QE8
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 56Paragraph 196Paragraph 199Paragraph 202Paragraph 203
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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