56, Barnes High Street, Barnes, London, SW13 9LF

described as, ‘change of use from Class A1 to Class A3. Minor alterations to exterior façade including installation of new timber bifold doors to entrance, on Barnes High Street and bifold doors to existing timber courtyard on Foundry Mews. New Installation of Signage to front fascia and installation of hanging sign in existing location. Light demolition of internal partitions walls

Authority: Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: retail · Minor general industry/storage/warehousing
Inspector: Sabu R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed shopfront on the front elevation on the existing Building of Townscape Merit and the character or appearance of the Barnes Green Conservation Area

What decided it

The harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area and the significance of the Building of Townscape Merit caused by the proposed bifold doors outweighs the limited and unsubstantiated public benefits claimed by the appellant.

Framework references: 199, 202, 203

Plan policies cited: LP1, LP3, LP4

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