Planning appeal decision
24 White Rock, Hastings, TN34 1JY
Planning appeal 3328614 at 24 White Rock, Hastings, TN34 1JY (Hastings Borough Council) was dismissed on 24 April 2024 by Inspector Butcher H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed works would preserve the listed building or its setting or any features of architectural or historic interest which it possesses.
Retrospective approval for the rebuilt rear extension following damage caused by cliff fall
- Authority
- Hastings Borough Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Butcher H
- Postcode
- TN34 1JY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed works would preserve the listed building or its setting or any features of architectural or historic interest which it possesses
What decided it
The loss of a traditional window and historic building fabric caused less than substantial harm to the listed building's architectural and historic interest, which was not outweighed by any public benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 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.
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