®Planning appeal decision
Soho Tavern, Marsh Lane, Hampton-in-Arden, B92 0AH
installation of awnings
- Authority
- Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Smith H
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building, or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses
- Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Hampton-in-Arden Conservation Area
What decided it
The harm to the significance of the designated heritage assets, assessed as less than substantial but of considerable importance, was not outweighed by the minor public benefits of the proposal, particularly given that similar benefits could be achieved through less harmful alternatives.
Framework references: 213, 214, 215
Plan policies cited: Policy 16 of the Solihull Local Plan (adopted 2013), Policy ENV4 of the Hampton-in-Arden Neighbourhood Plan 2017 – 2028 (made 2017)
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.