The Olive House Restaurant, 21 Church Street, BASINGSTOKE, RG21 7QQ

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

Authority: Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council
Appeal type: other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Smith H

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.

Framework references: 214, 215

Plan policies cited: Policy EM11, Policy EM10, Policy EM12

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