Planning appeal decision
Wareham Cottage, High Street, Corscombe, Dorchester, DT2 0NZ
Planning appeal 3285414 at Wareham Cottage, High Street, Corscombe, Dorchester, DT2 0NZ (Dorset) was allowed on 7 March 2022 by Inspector Pope N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed replacement windows would preserve the Grade II listed building known as Wareham Cottage, its setting, or its features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses and preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Corscombe Conservation Area.
to: replace the windows to the back of the building and the east facing gable end
- Authority
- Dorset
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Pope N
- Postcode
- DT2 0NZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed replacement windows would preserve the Grade II listed building known as Wareham Cottage, its setting, or its features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses and preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Corscombe Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed slimline double glazed windows would preserve the special architectural and historic qualities of the listed building and the character of the conservation area, with imperceptible visual impact from public views.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ENV4 of the adopted West Dorset, Weymouth & Portland Local Plan
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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