Cottage 110, Wharf Lane, Cow Roast, HP23 5RE

Planning appeal 3290758 at Cottage 110, Wharf Lane, Cow Roast, HP23 5RE (Dacorum Borough Council) was dismissed on 2 June 2023 by Inspector Norman R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve the special architectural and historic interest of the Grade II listed building known as Lock House and Adjoining Lock Cottage at Lock No 46 on Grand Union Canal.

the construction of new 2 storey rear extension incorporating existing outrigger and construction of new raised veranda and steps to garden. Reinstatement of front right hand side window and various internal alterations

Authority: Dacorum Borough Council
Appeal type: other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Norman R
Postcode: HP23 5RE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would preserve the special architectural and historic interest of the Grade II listed building known as Lock House and Adjoining Lock Cottage at Lock No 46 on Grand Union Canal.

What decided it

The proposed works would fail to preserve the special architectural and historic interest of the Grade II listed building, with the harm to its significance not justified by the moderate public benefits identified.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CS27 of the Dacorum Borough Council Core Strategy 2006 - 2031 (2013)Saved Policy 119 of the Dacorum Local Plan
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 201Paragraph 202

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