Planning appeal decision
Flat 7 Royal Apartments, 31 Seafront, Hayling Island, Hampshire, PO11 0AD
Planning appeal 3321346 at Flat 7 Royal Apartments, 31 Seafront, Hayling Island, Hampshire, PO11 0AD (Havant Borough Council) was dismissed on 14 February 2024 by Inspector Underwood G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect the works would have on the special architectural and historic interest of the grade II listed Royal Hotel.
to replace 6 existing single glazed sash windows on the north side of Flat 7 with new hardwood sash windows including slimline double glazing
- Authority
- Havant Borough Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Underwood G
- Postcode
- PO11 0AD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect the works would have on the special architectural and historic interest of the grade II listed Royal Hotel
What decided it
The shortcomings in information and details about the existing and proposed windows meant there was insufficient evidence to demonstrate that the special interest of the listed building would not be harmed, and any harm could not be outweighed by public benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Core Strategy Policy CS11Core Strategy Policy CS16Local Plan Policy DM20
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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