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Dismissed10 January 20243314339

Peacock Computers Lymington, 52A High Street, Lymington, SO41 9AG

Planning appeal 3314339 at Peacock Computers Lymington, 52A High Street, Lymington, SO41 9AG (New Forest District Council) was dismissed on 10 January 2024 by Inspector Bowyer J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the special interest of the Grade II listed building, Grosvenor House, and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.

security shutters at front and rear

Authority
New Forest District Council
Appeal type
other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Minor retail and services
Inspector
Bowyer J
Postcode
SO41 9AG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the special interest of the Grade II listed building, Grosvenor House, and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
  • Whether or not the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Lymington Conservation Area

What decided it

The absence of clear and convincing justification for the external shutters, as alternative security measures such as internal shutters could provide adequate protection without causing harm to the listed building and conservation area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM1 of the Local Plan Part 2: Sites and Development Management 2014
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 18Paragraph 20

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