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Allowed24 February 20223276433

40 High Street, Frant, Tunbridge Wells, TN3 9DU

Planning appeal 3276433 at 40 High Street, Frant, Tunbridge Wells, TN3 9DU (Wealden District Council) was allowed on 24 February 2022 by Inspector Whelan P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed works would preserve the grade II listed building and any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.

the removal of internal load bearing partition, replaced by new steel beam downstand. Existing ground floor window on rear elevation to be replaced by 'French doors

Authority
Wealden District Council
Appeal type
other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Whelan P
Postcode
TN3 9DU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposed works would preserve the grade II listed building and any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses

What decided it

The proposed works would preserve the special architectural and historic interest of the listed building when considered against the statutory test in section 16(2) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, provided that a condition is imposed to retain nibs in the larder wall to preserve evidence of this significant historic plan feature.

What the Inspector cited

National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 197

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