1 May Street, Great Chishill, ROYSTON, SG8 8SN

Rebuild the condemned boundary flint wall that was condemned county council in April 2020

Authority: South Cambridgeshire District Council
Appeal type: other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Other minor developments
Inspector: Norman R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal preserves the Grade II listed building, 1–5 May Street and Hope Cottages, 2–8 Hall Lane and its setting
Whether the proposal preserves the setting of the adjacent Grade II* listed building, Parish Church of St Swithun, Barley Road
Whether the proposal preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Great Chishill Conservation Area

What decided it

The form and layering of the flintwork in the rebuilt wall was too regular and uniform compared to surrounding historic boundary walls, causing it to fail to preserve the heritage assets and their settings, and this harm was not outweighed by the limited public benefits.

Framework references: 199, 201, 202

Plan policies cited: Policy HQ/1, Policy NH/14

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