Planning appeal decision
17-19B Clayport Street, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1LA
Planning appeal 3354690 at 17-19B Clayport Street, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1LA (Northumberland County Council) was dismissed on 8 May 2025 by Inspector Cullen F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the works preserve the Grade II listed building or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses.
Removal of existing shop front and signage, and replace with like for like fittings
- Authority
- Northumberland County Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Cullen F
- Postcode
- NE66 1LA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the works preserve the Grade II listed building or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses
- Whether the works preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area
What decided it
The complete removal of the traditional timber shopfront frame and insertion of floor-to-ceiling windows combined with an oversized facia sign harmed the significance of the listed building and conservation area, and this harm was not outweighed by the modest public benefits generated.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- ENV 1ENV 7ENV 9HD5HD7
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 210Paragraph 212Paragraph 213Paragraph 215
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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