Planning appeal decision
The Dragons , Withersdale Road, Mendham, Harleston, Norfolk, IP20 0JB
Planning appeal 3283672 at The Dragons , Withersdale Road, Mendham, Harleston, Norfolk, IP20 0JB (Mid Suffolk District Council) was dismissed on 5 October 2023 by Inspector Thompson P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the details submitted pursuant to the condition address its requirements, with regard to whether the proposed windows would preserve a Grade II listed building and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.
Approval of details of fenestration (replacement of twelve windows in the rear wing with double-glazed storm proof windows, some with fanlights) pursuant to condition No 3 of listed building consent
- Authority
- Mid Suffolk District Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Thompson P
- Postcode
- IP20 0JB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the details submitted pursuant to the condition address its requirements, with regard to whether the proposed windows would preserve a Grade II listed building and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
What decided it
The proposed windows would fail to preserve the special interest of the Grade II listed building through their form, proportions, and use of fanlights, and the identified benefits would not justify this harm when weighed against the statutory duty to preserve the building's heritage interest.
What the Inspector cited
- 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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