®Planning appeal decision
Land to Rear of 38 Longden Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 7HE
- Authority
- Shropshire County Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Whitfield H
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Kingsland Special Character Area of the Shrewsbury Conservation Area
What decided it
The harm to the character and appearance of the Shrewsbury Conservation Area, being less-than-substantial but of considerable importance, was not outweighed by the limited public benefits of the proposal, particularly given that a single dwelling would make only a small contribution to housing supply.
The benefits of housing delivery and economic benefits during construction were weighed against the less-than-substantial but considerable harm to the significance of the Shrewsbury Conservation Area; the harm was not outweighed by the limited public benefits, and the protection afforded to the designated heritage asset provided a strong reason for refusal under paragraph 11(d) of the Framework.
Framework references: 11, 210
Plan policies cited: CS6, CS17, MD2, MD12, MD13
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.