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Dismissed23 September 20253367940

8b , College Hill, Shrewsbury, SY1 1LZ

Planning appeal 3367940 at 8b , College Hill, Shrewsbury, SY1 1LZ (Shropshire County Council) was dismissed on 23 September 2025 by Inspector Smith H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building, or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses.

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

Authority
Shropshire County Council
Appeal type
other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Smith H
Postcode
SY1 1LZ

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 significance of the listed building and conservation area caused by the incongruous and overly prominent glazed roof extension outweighs the public benefits of bringing the vacant building back into residential use, as the appellant failed to demonstrate that less harmful design alternatives had been adequately explored.

The moderate weight attributed to public benefits including 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 listed building and conservation area

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
CS6CS17MD2MD13
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 214Paragraph 215

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