fish, cathedral street, London, SE1 9AL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

• The effect of the proposed development upon the character or appearance of the area including the setting and significance of designated heritage assets

What decided it

The less than substantial but considerable heritage harm to the Conservation Area and locally listed building, arising from the proposal's failure to respond positively to existing architectural character and its diminution of the sense of space within the historic market environment, was not outweighed by the moderate public benefits identified.

The less than substantial harm to the significance of the designated heritage assets was weighed against the public benefits of improved accessibility, economic activity, and customer experience; the heritage harm outweighed these benefits, which carried only limited to moderate weight.