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Allowed29 April 20253351792

14 Station Road, Liss, Hampshire, GU33 7DT

Planning appeal 3351792 at 14 Station Road, Liss, Hampshire, GU33 7DT (South Downs) was allowed on 29 April 2025 by Inspector Lawrence R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the viability and vitality of Liss Village Centre.

the change of use from ground floor commercial to mixed use ground- floor dwelling and commercial

Authority
South Downs
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
retail · Change of use
Inspector
Lawrence R
Postcode
GU33 7DT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the viability and vitality of Liss Village Centre
  • whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Liss Conservation Area

What decided it

The proposal retains the majority of commercial floorspace with an active shop frontage and involves no physical changes to the building, thereby preserving the Conservation Area character while maintaining village centre vitality.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SD37Policy SD15Liss 16Policies 9Policies 17

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