Planning appeal decision
Felton Park Lodge, B6345 Old Swarland to Riverside, Felton, NE65 9EB
Planning appeal 3290177 at Felton Park Lodge, B6345 Old Swarland to Riverside, Felton, NE65 9EB (Northumberland County Council) was dismissed on 13 April 2022 by Inspector Cullen F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the details submitted meet the requirements of Conditions 3, 4, 5 and 6 and demonstrate that the proposed works would preserve the special interest of the Grade II listed building known as 'Park Lodge, Riverside', and preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Felton Conservation Area.
Alterations to window positions and fenestration to dining room. Additional window to sitting room. Re- slating of roof and replacement of concrete ridge tiles with metal sheet roll. Replacement of chimney stack. Renovation of interior wet rot damage. Alterations to dining room plan and layout of lower level
- Authority
- Northumberland County Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- community-institutional · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Cullen F
- Postcode
- NE65 9EB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the details submitted meet the requirements of Conditions 3, 4, 5 and 6 and demonstrate that the proposed works would preserve the special interest of the Grade II listed building known as 'Park Lodge, Riverside', and preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Felton Conservation Area.
What decided it
The details submitted for all four conditions were found to be deficient, inconsistent or lacking in the clarity and certainty required by the conditions, such that it could not be demonstrated that the proposed works would preserve the special interest of the listed building and the character of the conservation area in accordance with sections 16(2) and 72(1) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy S15 of the Alnwick LDF Core Strategy
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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