Finwood Hill Farm, Mill Lane, Rowington, Lowsonford, HENLEY-IN-ARDEN, B95 5HH

conversion of rural building into a residential dwelling

Authority: Warwick District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Smith A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether or not the site represents an appropriate location for new housing, having particular regard to the relevant provisions of the development plan
Whether or not appropriate living conditions would be provided for future occupiers of the development, having particular regard to outlook
Whether or not the proposed development would preserve the Grade II listed building known as 'Finwood Hill Farmhouse', its setting, and any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses

What decided it

The building qualifies as redundant or disused under Policy H1, the conversion would enhance the immediate setting, and the limited external alterations would preserve the listed farmhouse and its setting.

Plan policies cited: Policy H1, Policy BE4, Policy BE3, Policy HE1

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