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Allowed28 February 20253349730

6 Springfield Street, Bewsey And Whitecross, Warrington, WA1 1BB

Planning appeal 3349730 at 6 Springfield Street, Bewsey And Whitecross, Warrington, WA1 1BB (Warrington Borough Council) was allowed on 28 February 2025 by Inspector Hockenhull H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed General Post Office or any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.

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
Postcode
WA1 1BB

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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National Planning Policy Framework
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