The Polar Bear, 229 Spring Bank, Kingston Upon Hull, HU3 1LR

Planning appeal 3371643 at The Polar Bear, 229 Spring Bank, Kingston Upon Hull, HU3 1LR (Kingston-Upon-Hull City Council) was dismissed on 13 May 2026 by Inspector Walker R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the works preserve a Grade II listed building or its setting, known as The Polar Bear, and any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses and whether it preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Spring Bank Conservation Area (Appeal A).

replacement of back bar, installation of window vinyls, painting of fascias and external doors and windows

Authority: Kingston-Upon-Hull City Council
Appeal type: other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Other minor developments
Inspector: Walker R
Postcode: HU3 1LR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the works preserve a Grade II listed building or its setting, known as The Polar Bear, and any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses and whether it preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Spring Bank Conservation Area (Appeal A)
The effects of the advertisements on the visual amenity of the area with particular regard to heritage assets (Appeal B)

What decided it

The failure to demonstrate clear and convincing justification for the harm caused to the significance of the designated heritage assets, with the identified public benefits insufficient to outweigh the great weight given to the harm.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 16Policy 20
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 212Paragraph 213Paragraph 214Paragraph 215

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