Planning appeal decision
The Crobar, 17 Manette Street, London, W1D 4AS
Planning appeal 3294082 at The Crobar, 17 Manette Street, London, W1D 4AS (City of Westminster Council) was dismissed on 30 September 2022 by Inspector Ashworth S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve the listed building and any special interest it possesses.
shopfront alterations and replacement signage. Appeal B: APP/X5990/Y/22/3294086 17 Manette Street, London W1D 4AS
- Authority
- City of Westminster Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Ashworth S
- Postcode
- W1D 4AS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve the listed building and any special interest it possesses
- Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Soho Conservation Area
What decided it
The shopfront and signage causes less than substantial harm to the heritage assets, but the public benefits do not outweigh this harm, and more appropriate works could achieve the same commercial objectives without causing such harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 38Policy 39Policy 40City Plan 2019-2040Policy 1Soho Neighbourhood Plan 2019-2040
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 134
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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