Planning appeal decision
Swan Farm, School Lane, Bishops Stortford, CM22 6PJ
Planning appeal 3267151 at Swan Farm, School Lane, Bishops Stortford, CM22 6PJ (Uttlesford District Council) was allowed on 23 September 2022 by Inspector Whelan P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the special architectural and historic interest of the grade II listed building.
Alterations to an outbuilding comprising replacement of roof, windows and doors
- Authority
- Uttlesford District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Whelan P
- Postcode
- CM22 6PS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the special architectural and historic interest of the grade II listed building
What decided it
The development preserves the historic and architectural special interest of the listed building and its setting, as the new openings and materials are consistent with the building's character as a utilitarian structure and reflect the rural vernacular of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- ENV2GEN2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 194Paragraph 197
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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