Planning appeal decision
239-241 Hessle Road, Hull, HU3 4BB
Planning appeal 3294633 at 239-241 Hessle Road, Hull, HU3 4BB (Kingston-Upon-Hull City Council) was dismissed on 25 July 2022 by Inspector Walker R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Hessle Road Conservation Area.
external alterations to building comprising alteration to shop front at 241, installation of wood effect cladding to front elevation at fascia leve l at 241, installation of UPVC timber effect cladding to front of 239 and 241, installation of UPVC timber effect cladding to part of side elevation of 239, rendering of remainder of side elevation of 239. (Retrospective application)
- Authority
- Kingston-Upon-Hull City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Walker R
- Postcode
- HU3 4BB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Hessle Road Conservation Area
What decided it
The UPVC timber effect cladding creates a jarring composition with adjoining buildings and the loss of the distinctive tiled street sign would erode a historic feature, resulting in less than substantial harm to the Conservation Area that is not outweighed by the public benefits of the proposal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 14Policy 16
- 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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