®Planning appeal decision
141 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1XS
Planning appeal 3325608 at 141 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1XS (South Downs) was dismissed on 4 October 2024 by Inspector Thomas N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed works would preserve the listed building No 141, its setting and any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses.
creation of first floor to accommodate two additional classrooms within existing workshop, additional window to ground floor, replace roof finish with slate roof with single feature rooflight
- Authority
- South Downs
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- community-institutional · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Thomas N
- Postcode
- BN7 1XS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed works would preserve the listed building No 141, its setting and any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses
- Whether the character or appearance of the Conservation Area would be preserved or enhanced
What decided it
The harm to the significance of the Grade II listed building through loss of historic fabric and erosion of the legibility of the former squash court use was not outweighed by the public benefits of the proposal, contrary to NPPF paragraph 208 and local plan heritage policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- SD13SD14HC3AHC3B
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 205Paragraph 206Paragraph 208
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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