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Dismissed16 August 20233316758

All 4 Pawz, The Square, Hawkshead, Ambleside, LA22 0NZ

Planning appeal 3316758 at All 4 Pawz, The Square, Hawkshead, Ambleside, LA22 0NZ (Lake District) was dismissed on 16 August 2023 by Inspector Freer P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the loss of the retail unit would be consistent with the role and function of Hawkshead as a Rural Service Centre.

the change of use of ground floor retail to create enlarged living space for first floor apartment

Authority
Lake District
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
retail · Change of use
Inspector
Freer P
Postcode
LA22 0NZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the loss of the retail unit would be consistent with the role and function of Hawkshead as a Rural Service Centre
  • Whether the loss of the retail unit would undermine policies to enhance the distinctiveness of The Squares, Hawkshead

What decided it

The appellant failed to demonstrate through appropriate marketing or commercial property agent evidence that the retail unit was unsuitable or unviable for its purpose, as required by Policy 23 of the Local Plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 02 (Spatial Strategy)Policy 23Policy 12

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