Planning appeal decision
Ruskin, Braintree Road, Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1HU
Planning appeal 3300042 at Ruskin, Braintree Road, Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1HU (Uttlesford District Council) was dismissed on 2 December 2022 by Inspector Smith A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the works would preserve the Grade II listed building known as 'Ruskin Cottage, East of Ford Farm' and any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.
described on the application form as: ‘Removal of poor quality 1950s single storey extension to allow new double storey extension to abut the heritage asset part of the original house
- Authority
- Uttlesford District Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Smith A
- Postcode
- CM6 1HU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the works would preserve the Grade II listed building known as 'Ruskin Cottage, East of Ford Farm' and any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
What decided it
The excessive scale and unsympathetic form and design of the proposed extension would cause less than substantial harm to the listed building's heritage significance that is not outweighed by the limited public benefits identified.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ENV2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 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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