8b , College Hill, Shrewsbury, SY1 1LZ

change of use to residential, all associated internal alterations and alterations to roof profile

Authority: Shropshire County Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Smith H

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building, or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses
Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Shrewsbury Conservation Area

What decided it

The harm to the special architectural and historic interest of the listed building and the character and appearance of the conservation area, which the public benefits of housing delivery and viability do not outweigh.

The moderate weight attributed to public benefits of housing delivery, economic benefits, and securing the building's viable use did not outweigh the considerable importance and weight attached to the less-than-substantial but significant harm to the designated heritage assets

Framework references: 11, 214, 215

Plan policies cited: Policy CS6, Policy CS17, Policy MD2, Policy MD13

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