Planning appeal decision
The Golden Hinde Shop , St Mary Overies Dock, Cathedral Street, London, SE1 9DE
Planning appeal 3313780 at The Golden Hinde Shop , St Mary Overies Dock, Cathedral Street, London, SE1 9DE (London Borough of Southwark) was dismissed on 24 August 2023 by Inspector Walker R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Borough High Street Conservation Area.
retention of a kiosk and the change of use of open land to retail (Class E)
- Authority
- London Borough of Southwark
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Walker R
- Postcode
- SE1 9DE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Borough High Street Conservation Area
What decided it
The kiosk's prominent, highly visible position and modern utilitarian appearance cause less than substantial but nonetheless weighty harm to the conservation area's character and appearance, which is not outweighed by the public benefits of the development.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy P14Policy P20
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 201Paragraph 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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