WEB1955/25

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The replacement of existing non-original railings & temporary structure forming a seating area to the side & fore of the existing public house onto Hardwick Place with permanent glazed & un-branded powder coated siding enclosure of area for external seating & dining, all associated site and landscaping works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed enclosed outdoor seating and glazed aluminium sidings are considered visually intrusive, unsympathetic to the character of the Protected Structure, and contravene specific development plan policies regarding street furniture and heritage conservation.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The permanent and visually impermeable nature of the proposed outdoor seating area contravenes development plan standards for street furniture and would set an undesirable precedent.
  • The use of glazed powder-coated aluminium sidings is of poor architectural quality and materials, representing an unsympathetic intervention for a Protected Structure.
  • The development would cause significant adverse visual impact and serious injury to the special architectural character and setting of the subject building, adjoining protected structures, and the historic streetscape.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 15.17.4Policy BHA2 (b)Policy BHA2 (d)Policy BHA2 (e)

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission for the replacement of existing railings with a permanent enclosed outdoor seating area featuring glazed aluminium sidings and a canopy at 71 Upper Dorset Street, a Protected Structure. The local authority refused the proposal on the grounds that the design is visually impermeable and prominent, violating standards for outdoor seating. Furthermore, the materials and design were deemed inappropriate for a heritage context, negatively impacting the architectural ...
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