Planning appeal decision
Kaspas, 2 High Street, Canterbury, CT1 2JH
Planning appeal 3361622 at Kaspas, 2 High Street, Canterbury, CT1 2JH (Canterbury City Council) was dismissed on 5 March 2026 by Inspector Wallace J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposals on the special architectural and historic interest of the Grade II* listed building 1 and 2, High Street; whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Canterbury Conservation Area; and whether the proposal would safeguard the Outstanding Universal Value of the Canterbury World Heritage Site.
Installation of kitchen extraction system and retractable awning
- Authority
- Canterbury City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Wallace J
- Postcode
- CT1 2JH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposals on the special architectural and historic interest of the Grade II* listed building 1 and 2, High Street; whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Canterbury Conservation Area; and whether the proposal would safeguard the Outstanding Universal Value of the Canterbury World Heritage Site
- Whether the proposal would provide for suitable odour dispersal
What decided it
Insufficient evidence and material deficiencies in the submitted plans and specifications meant the Inspector could not be certain that the internal works, shopfront and associated installations would preserve the special architectural and historic interest of the Grade II* listed building and not harm its significance, contrary to the statutory duty under section 16(2) of the Act.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CDLP Policy DBE3CDLP Policy DBE6CDLP Policy QL12CDLP Policy HE4CDLP Policy HE5CDLP Policy HE8CDLP Policy HE9CDLP Policy HE10
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 207Paragraph 208Paragraph 212Paragraph 213
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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