®Planning appeal decision
11 Thameside, HENLEY-ON-THAMES, RG9 1BH
to rear of listed building, alteration of existing modern extension to widen its footprint and conversion from single to double storey (glass and metal cladding) plus addition of adjacent single storey glass extension. Internal floor plan alterations to install a new stair, removal of c20 staircase, new partitions at first floor level and opening up of rear elevation at g/f and 1/f levels for proposed rear extensions. Removal of existing staircase, fireplace and modern internal partitions. Retrospective application for sub-division of roof space into one large room plus small storage room and internal staircase, involving removal of internal section of chimney. Provision of two rear dormer windows in the rear roof
- Authority
- South Oxfordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Jackson R
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposal would preserve the special architectural and historic interest of the Grade II listed 11 Thameside and its setting
- the effect on the living conditions of adjoining occupiers, and in particular those of 12 Thameside, in terms of outlook and whether it would result in an overbearing effect
- the effect on the setting of various Grade II listed buildings in proximity to the appeal site and on the Henley Main Conservation Area
What decided it
The less than substantial harm to the significance of the Grade II listed building, which was not outweighed by private benefits and the absence of exceptional circumstances or public benefits.
The less than substantial harm to the designated heritage asset was weighed against the private benefits of the proposal, which were found to be insufficient to outweigh the harm, with no exceptional circumstances identified.
Framework references: 199, 200, 202
Plan policies cited: Policy ENV7, Policy DES6
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.