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Dismissed18 January 20233306026

The Greyfriars, 144 Friargate, Preston, PR1 2EJ

Planning appeal 3306026 at The Greyfriars, 144 Friargate, Preston, PR1 2EJ (Preston City Council) was dismissed on 18 January 2023 by Inspector Hitchcock R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the locality.

a pavement café to the front with fixed glazed barrier and loose furniture

Authority
Preston City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Minor retail and services
Inspector
Hitchcock R
Postcode
PR1 2EJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the locality

What decided it

The permanent glazed barrier would be visually intrusive and detrimental to the character and appearance of this prominent location, conflicting with development plan policies on design quality and environmental enhancement, with insufficient evidence that any economic benefits would outweigh the identified harm.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 17 of the Central Lancashire Core Strategy [2012]Policy EN9 of the Preston Local Plan 2012-2026 [2015]Policy SP1 of the Preston City Centre Plan [2016]

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