Planning appeal decision
Smile Dental Care, Tregenna Place, St. Ives, TR26 1SD
Planning appeal 3321560 at Smile Dental Care, Tregenna Place, St. Ives, TR26 1SD (Cornwall Council) was allowed on 26 January 2024 by Inspector Gethin T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of designated and non-designated heritage assets.
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- Authority
- Cornwall Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Gethin T
- Postcode
- TR26 1SD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of designated and non-designated heritage assets
What decided it
The public benefits of maintaining a functioning NHS dental practice in an area of need, including improved safety and functionality for patients and staff, outweighed the less than substantial harm to heritage assets.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 2Policy 12Policy 24Policy 1St Ives Area Neighbourhood Development Plan 2015-2030 Policy BE3St Ives Area Neighbourhood Development Plan 2015-2030 Policy GD1Cornwall Local Plan Strategic Policies 2010-2030 Policy 2
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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