Planning appeal decision
18 Landgate, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7LH
Planning appeal 3299991 at 18 Landgate, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7LH (Rother District Council) was dismissed on 14 June 2023 by Inspector Holden S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the works would preserve the special architectural and historic interest of Nos 15-24 Landgate, a Grade II listed building.
alterations to roof space to form sensory area for children with severe disabilities to include formation of access through low collar in roof structure, insertion of 3no new roof lights in inner roof slopes, enlargement and guarding of loft hatch opening
- Authority
- Rother District Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Holden S
- Postcode
- TN31 7LH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the works would preserve the special architectural and historic interest of Nos 15-24 Landgate, a Grade II listed building
What decided it
The harm to the historic roof fabric of the listed building, which would not be justified by public benefits, as the proposed works would fail to provide a permanent, safe and usable living space and any benefit would be limited to the occupants rather than the public.
What the Inspector cited
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 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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