Planning appeal decision
Silks Farm, Tayes Barn , Amage Road, Wye, TN25 5DE
Planning appeal 3300933 at Silks Farm, Tayes Barn , Amage Road, Wye, TN25 5DE (Ashford Borough Council) was dismissed on 21 September 2023 by Inspector Martinson P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed works would preserve the Grade II listed building of Tayes Barn or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses.
replace existing wooden front door and window unit which is in a state of disrepair with a black aluminium glazed unit
- Authority
- Ashford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Minor general industry/storage/warehousing
- Inspector
- Martinson P
- Postcode
- TN25 5DE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed works would preserve the Grade II listed building of Tayes Barn or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses
What decided it
The proposed aluminium glazing and doors would fail to preserve the character and appearance of the Grade II listed building and would cause less than substantial but considerable harm to its significance, which cannot be justified by the modest public benefits that could equally be achieved through more sensitive alternative proposals.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP1Policy SP6Policy ENV13
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 201Paragraph 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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