®Planning appeal decision
Dismissed24 April 20243323573
Zeran Indian Takeaway, 58 Lower Stone Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6NA
installation of a security roller shutter. Appeal B: APP/U2235/Y/23/3323578 58 Lower Stone Street, Maidstone, Kent ME15 6NA
- Authority
- Maidstone Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Dyer I
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building, 58-68 Lower Stone Street, and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest it possesses
- The extent to which it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Maidstone Centre Conservation Area
What decided it
The harm to the heritage assets caused by the incongruous and inauthentic appearance of the roller shutter was not outweighed by any demonstrated public benefit, as the necessity for this particular form of security measure had not been established.
Framework references: 205, 206, 208
Plan policies cited: LPRSP14(B), LPRENV1, LPRQD3
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.