Planning appeal decision
2 Husteads Lane, Dobcross, OL3 5RA
Planning appeal 3268917 at 2 Husteads Lane, Dobcross, OL3 5RA (Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 19 July 2021 by Inspector Worthington E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed works would preserve the Grade II listed building and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.
Addition of a single storey lean-to orangery extension to the rear of a Grade II listed barn conversion, constructed of reclaimed stone with slate roof, timber framed windows/doors and rooflights
- Authority
- Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Worthington E
- Postcode
- OL3 5RA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed works would preserve the Grade II listed building and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
What decided it
The proposed orangery would completely obscure the distinctive historic rear cart entry opening and be an over-dominant addition that would seriously impair the listed building's historic legibility and fail to preserve its special interest, with no public benefits to outweigh the harm.
The less than substantial harm to the special interest of the listed building was weighed against the public benefits of the proposal; no public benefits were advanced and the harm was given considerable importance and weight, tipping the balance against the proposal.
What the Inspector cited
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 193Paragraph 194Paragraph 196Paragraph 192
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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