11 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2LH

re-instatement of original solid panelled door to north- east elevation; retrospective installation of 2 no. non-illuminated lettering signs to north and east elevations; installation of 2 no. non-illuminated projecting signs to north and east elevations; and retrospective internal alterations without complying with a condition attached to planning permission reference SDNP/23/05395/FUL, dated 7 June 2024

Authority: South Downs
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: retail · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Prentis D

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect that allowing the appeal would have on the special interest of No 11 High Street, which is a Grade II listed building, and on the character and appearance of the Lewes Conservation Area

What decided it

The removal of the original solid panelled doors would harm the special interest of the Grade II listed building and the character and appearance of the conservation area, with no public benefits sufficient to outweigh this harm.

Plan policies cited: Policy SD12, Policy SD13, Policy SD15, Policy HC3A, Policy HC3B

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