Flat 5, Herstmonceux Place, Church Road, Flowers Green, Herstmonceux, BN27 1RL

alterations to two existing Edwardian sash windows on south elevation of the house at ground floor level. One window to be converted into new opening by dismantling brick apron and installing new timber double doors to provide access to external terrace. Remaining window to be altered to match appearance of new double doors to maintain the symmetry of the elevation

Authority: Wealden District Council
Appeal type: other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Other minor developments
Inspector: Davies G

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would preserve the listed building or any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.

What decided it

The harm to the special architectural and historic interest of the Grade I listed building through erosion of the southeast elevation's composition, combined with the absence of sufficient public benefits to outweigh that harm, required dismissal of the appeals.

Framework references: 199, 202

Plan policies cited: Spatial Planning Objective SP02

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