Planning appeal decision
40 Greys Hill, Henley-on-Thames , Oxfordshire, RG9 1SJ
Planning appeal 3281749 at 40 Greys Hill, Henley-on-Thames , Oxfordshire, RG9 1SJ (South Oxfordshire District Council) was dismissed on 28 July 2022 by Inspector Thompson P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building, 36-40 Greys Hill, and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.
erection of part single storey part two storey rear extension
- Authority
- South Oxfordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Thompson P
- Postcode
- RG9 1SJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building, 36-40 Greys Hill, and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
- The extent to which it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Henley Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposal would fail to preserve the special historic interest of the listed building, and the limited public benefits did not outweigh the great weight to be given to the less than substantial harm identified, contrary to paragraphs 199 and 202 of the Framework and local plan heritage policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DES1Policy ENV6Policy ENV7Policy H20Policy DES2Policy ENV8
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 197Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 202
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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