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Dismissed24 August 20233313780

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)

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

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