®Planning appeal decision
Dismissed19 March 20266002847
89, The Esplanade, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7AT
change of use from take away to retail. Addition of security shutter to the front door and windows
- Authority
- Dorset
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Smith H
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the development and works 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 Weymouth Town Centre Conservation Area
- Whether the development and works would preserve the setting of nearby listed buildings
What decided it
The considerable harm to the significance of designated heritage assets caused by the unsympathetic security shutter design outweighs the moderate public benefits of continued commercial use, particularly where less harmful alternative security measures appear available.
Framework references: 214, 215
Plan policies cited: ENV4, ENV10, ENV12, ENV14, ECON4, WEY1
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