14, Church lane, Whalley, Lancashire, BB7 9SY

described as ‘refurbishment of the existing roof finish’

Authority: Ribble Valley Borough Council
Appeal type: other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Other minor developments
Inspector: Worthington E

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposed works would preserve a grade II listed building, 14 and 15 Church Lane and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
Whether the proposed works would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Whalley Conservation Area, and whether they would preserve the settings of nearby listed buildings

What decided it

The proposed rooflights would fail to preserve the special interest of the listed building and the significance of the conservation area, and the public benefits of the roof repair alone would not outweigh this heritage harm.

Framework references: 199, 200, 202, 197

Plan policies cited: Key Statement EN5, Policy DME4, Policy DMG1

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