Planning appeal decision
5 Barracks Square, Macclesfield, SK11 8HF
Planning appeal 3337258 at 5 Barracks Square, Macclesfield, SK11 8HF (Cheshire East) was dismissed on 14 June 2024 by Inspector McDonagh C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the works preserve the Grade II listed building or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses.
Installation of CCTV cameras to cover the four parking spaces at the front of the building, the entrance hall used by all occupants and the upstairs landing
- Authority
- Cheshire East
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- McDonagh C
- Postcode
- SK11 8HF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the works preserve the Grade II listed building or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses
- Whether the works preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Barracks Square Conservation Area
What decided it
The less than substantial harm to the designated heritage assets, when weighed against the limited and unsubstantiated public benefits of the works, was not sufficient to justify approval under the heritage balance test.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- GEN1HER1HER4MP1SD1SD2SE1SE7
- 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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