140 Far Gosford Street, Coventry, CV1 5DY

Planning appeal 3319917 at 140 Far Gosford Street, Coventry, CV1 5DY (Coventry City Council) was dismissed on 17 November 2023 by Inspector Worley E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building, including whether it would preserve or enhance the Far Gosford Street Conservation Area.

the extension of the existing premises (Use Class E) to encompass the former side access, removal of the shop front to for a new frontage to be installed, together with the installation of a roller shutter

Authority: Coventry City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: retail · Other minor developments
Inspector: Worley E
Postcode: CV1 5DY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building, including whether it would preserve or enhance the Far Gosford Street Conservation Area
the living conditions of the occupants of neighbouring residential properties having regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The proposal would cause less than substantial harm to the significance of the designated heritage asset (Far Gosford Street Conservation Area) with no public benefits to outweigh this harm, and would create potential for unacceptable noise and disturbance from the roller shutter without adequate mitigation details.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CC1Policy CC2Policy CC15Policy DE1Policy HE1Policy HE2Policy H5
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 202Paragraph 130

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