®Planning appeal decision
Allowed28 February 20253349730
6 Springfield Street, Bewsey And Whitecross, WARRINGTON, WA1 1BB
retention of two chimney stacks and smoke shafts with proposed alteration to external materials
- Authority
- Warrington Borough Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Hockenhull H
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed General Post Office or any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
- The extent to which it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Palmyra Square Conservation Area and the Town Hall Conservation Area
What decided it
The clear and convincing justification provided by fire safety requirements and the absence of any other feasible less harmful option to meet fire regulations, combined with the public benefits of maintaining the building's viable use, outweighed the less than substantial harm to the heritage asset and conservation area.
Framework references: 212, 213, 215
Plan policies cited: DC1, DC2, TC1
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