®Planning appeal decision
Old Applecroft Farm Cottage, Great Henny, Sudbury, CO10 7NP
Planning appeal 3293154 at Old Applecroft Farm Cottage, Great Henny, Sudbury, CO10 7NP (Braintree District Council) was allowed on 19 December 2022 by Inspector Gilbert-Wooldridge T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the special interest of the Grade II listed building known as Applecroft Farmhouse.
described on the application form as “This project involves the remodelling, refurbishment and extensions to the group of buildings that comprise Old Applecroft Farm, Great Henny. The works include the demolition of a conservatory and associated terrace, single-storey link building and lean-to extensions connected to the original farmhouse of Old Applecroft Farm which is a listed structure. The proposed works include a single-storey link extension, reinstatement of the southern facade of the listed farmhouse, minor internal alterations to the listed farmhouse, replacement windows to the listed farmhouse, two-storey extension and re-cladding to the north block, internal alterations to the north block and all associated site works
- Authority
- Braintree District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Gilbert-Wooldridge T
- Postcode
- CO10 7NP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the special interest of the Grade II listed building known as Applecroft Farmhouse
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area
What decided it
The removal of the large conservatory and restoration of the farmhouse's southern elevation, combined with improvements to windows, doors and flintwork, provided significant public benefits that clearly outweighed the limited less than substantial harm to the listed building's significance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- SP7LPP36LPP47LPP52LPP57LPP1LPP67
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 202
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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