®Planning appeal decision
The Olive House Restaurant, 21 Church Street, Basingstoke, RG21 7QQ
Planning appeal 3367782 at The Olive House Restaurant, 21 Church Street, Basingstoke, RG21 7QQ (Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council) was dismissed on 19 November 2025 by Inspector Smith H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would i) preserve the Grade II listed building, or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses; and ii) preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Basingstoke Town Conservation Area.
A. Installation of kitchen extractor flue on rear elevation. B. Installation of fire escape staircase to rear elevation, in place of 2No approved staircases. C. Construction of gable-ended crown roof in place of the approved hipped roof to rear first floor extension. D. Installation of 7No replacement double-glazed timber windows. E. Erection of link extension in rear courtyard. M. Installation of 2 No. timber-clad steel posts in rear part of restaurant
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Smith H
- Postcode
- RG21 7QQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposal would i) preserve the Grade II listed building, or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses; and ii) preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Basingstoke Town Conservation Area
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with respect to noise and odours
What decided it
The proposal would cause less than substantial but considerable harm to the significance of the Grade II listed building and the conservation area, which was not outweighed by the moderate public benefits of the restaurant business and property restoration.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EM11Policy EM10Policy EM12
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 214Paragraph 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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