Planning appeal decision
Springfield Mini Market, 12 Springfield Road, Blackpool, FY1 1QL
Planning appeal 3313655 at Springfield Mini Market, 12 Springfield Road, Blackpool, FY1 1QL (Blackpool Borough Council) was dismissed on 27 July 2023 by Inspector Veevers A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and area, and whether the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Blackpool Town Centre Conservation Area.
the retention of an automated teller machine and associated signage
- Authority
- Blackpool Borough Council
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Veevers A
- Postcode
- FY1 1QL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and area, and whether the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Blackpool Town Centre Conservation Area
- Whether or not the development would increase the risk of crime and the fear of crime
What decided it
The harm to the character and appearance of the Blackpool Town Centre Conservation Area caused by the ATM, which was not outweighed by the limited public benefits demonstrated.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM22Policy DM17Policy DM27Policy CS7Policy CS8Policy CS12Goal 2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 202Paragraph 12Paragraph 7
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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