The Red House Inn, 21 & 23 London Street, Whitchurch, RG28 7LH

Planning appeal 3312572 at The Red House Inn, 21 & 23 London Street, Whitchurch, RG28 7LH (Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council) was allowed on 4 September 2023 by Inspector Tucker A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether there would be likely to be a significant effect on the internationally important features of the Solent protected sites, in combination with other plans and projects.

change of use of existing building from public house, restaurant and residential accommodation to two houses, associated internal alterations, car parking and landscaping

Authority: Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Tucker A
Postcode: RG28 7LH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether there would be likely to be a significant effect on the internationally important features of the Solent protected sites, in combination with other plans and projects
Whether the proposal would result in the loss of an essential facility
The effect of the proposal upon the significance of the grade II listed building known as The Red House Public House, and the character and appearance of the Whitchurch Conservation Area

What decided it

The significant public benefits of securing a new viable use for the building and ensuring its repair and renovation outweighed the modest less-than-substantial harm to the listed building and conservation area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy EM4Policy CN7Policy GD3Policy GD6Policy EM11
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 199Paragraph 202

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