Barton House, North Street, Chiselborough, Stoke-Sub-Hamdon, TA14 6TH

Planning appeal 3273969 at Barton House, North Street, Chiselborough, Stoke-Sub-Hamdon, TA14 6TH (South Somerset District Council *) was allowed on 3 August 2021 by Inspector Webb B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on designated heritage assets, including whether it would preserve the setting of a Grade II* listed building, and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of Chiselborough Conservation Area.

a single storey and two storey extensions to rear (west elevation) of dwelling plus replacement of existing doors and windows

Authority: South Somerset District Council *
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Webb B
Postcode: TA14 6TH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on designated heritage assets, including whether it would preserve the setting of a Grade II* listed building, and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of Chiselborough Conservation Area

What decided it

The extension would not be visually incongruous, would be screened from significant viewpoints by existing structures, and would preserve the setting of the Grade II* listed building and the character of the Conservation Area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy EQ2Policy EQ3
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 199

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