Planning appeal decision
5 St. Stephens Hill, Launceston, PL15 8HN
Planning appeal 3336813 at 5 St. Stephens Hill, Launceston, PL15 8HN (Cornwall Council) was dismissed on 26 July 2024 by Inspector Tucker A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal upon the significance of the grade II listed building known as 5 St Stephens Hill, and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Launceston Conservation Area.
off road parking space with electric vehicle charging point and dropped kerb
- Authority
- Cornwall Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Tucker A
- Postcode
- PL15 8HN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal upon the significance of the grade II listed building known as 5 St Stephens Hill, and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Launceston Conservation Area
What decided it
The considerable harm to the special interest of the listed building and the character of the conservation area, which is not outweighed by the moderate public benefits of EV charging provision and economic benefit.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 1Policy 12Policy 24Policy T2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 205Paragraph 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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