®Planning appeal decision
6 Clifftown Parade, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, Essex, SS1 1DP
the installation of 1 external disabled lift between ground floor and lower ground floor level with associated works
- Authority
- Southend-on-Sea City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- McCreery D
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building known as 'Argyle Hotel' and any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Clifftown Conservation Area
What decided it
The harm to the special historic interest of the Grade II listed building, assessed as less than substantial but of considerable importance, was not outweighed by the moderate public benefits of improved accessibility, as there was no evidence of identified users or pressing unmet need that could not be met in unlisted buildings.
Framework references: 203, 205, 206, 208
Plan policies cited: KP2, CP4, DM1, DM5
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