Planning appeal decision
South Parade Pier, Portsmouth, PO4 0SW
Planning appeal 3326763 at South Parade Pier, Portsmouth, PO4 0SW (Portsmouth City Council) was dismissed on 21 February 2024 by Inspector Underwood G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect the works have had on the special architectural and historic interest of the grade II listed South Parade Pier and on the character and appearance of the Seafront Conservation Area.
the retention of the west elevation windows and window boxes
- Authority
- Portsmouth City Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Underwood G
- Postcode
- PO4 0SW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect the works have had on the special architectural and historic interest of the grade II listed South Parade Pier and on the character and appearance of the Seafront Conservation Area
What decided it
The plastic-framed casements caused less than substantial but considerable heritage harm to the listed building and conservation area, which was not outweighed by the minor public benefit of improved ventilation.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Portsmouth City Local Plan 2006 Policy PCS23
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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