Planning appeal decision
15 York Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 2DH
Planning appeal 3322183 at 15 York Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 2DH (Ribble Valley Borough Council) was dismissed on 12 December 2023 by Inspector Worthington E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed works would preserve a grade II listed building, 11-23 York Street and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.
to reintroduce wrought-iron gates to the coach entrance between nos 15 and 17 York Street
- Authority
- Ribble Valley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Worthington E
- Postcode
- BB7 2DH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed works would preserve a grade II listed building, 11-23 York Street and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
- Whether the proposed works would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Clitheroe Conservation Area, and whether they would preserve the settings of nearby listed buildings
What decided it
The ornate and embellished design of the proposed gates would be at odds with the understated appearance and refined simplicity of the listed building, causing less than substantial but considerable harm to the heritage assets that is not outweighed by the public benefits which could be achieved through alternative designs.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- EN5DME4DMG1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 202Paragraph 197
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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