Planning appeal decision
Tudor House, 6 Best Lane, Canterbury, CT1 2JB
Planning appeal 3298804 at Tudor House, 6 Best Lane, Canterbury, CT1 2JB (Canterbury City Council) was allowed on 15 May 2023 by Inspector Jackson P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed extension on the architectural character and historic interest of 6 Best Lane, which is listed at Grade II*.
a single storey rear extension to replace existing low quality additions along with internal alterations
- Authority
- Canterbury City Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Jackson P
- Postcode
- CT1 2JB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed extension on the architectural character and historic interest of 6 Best Lane, which is listed at Grade II*
What decided it
The rear extension would obscure historic fabric and alter the heritage significance of a Grade II* listed building through inadequately detailed contemporary materials that would not conserve or enhance the historic environment, with no offsetting public benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DBE6HE1HE4HE8
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 194
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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