Planning appeal decision
72 Court Street, Madeley, Telford, Shropshire, TF7 5EP
Planning appeal 3304248 at 72 Court Street, Madeley, Telford, Shropshire, TF7 5EP (Telford and Wrekin Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 3 October 2023 by Inspector Hitchcock R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not the development is in keeping with the character and appearance of the existing dwelling.
Without planning permission, the unauthorised erection of a 2 storey rear extension, a brick retaining wall and hardstanding area. To the front elevation, installation of UPVC windows, composite door and canopy
- Authority
- Telford and Wrekin Council
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Hitchcock R
- Postcode
- TF7 5EP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether or not the development is in keeping with the character and appearance of the existing dwelling
- Whether or not it preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Severn Gorge Conservation Area and preserves the Outstanding Universal Value of the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site
What decided it
The scale, materials and design of the rear extension and frontage alterations caused less than substantial harm to designated and non-designated heritage assets that was not outweighed by the public benefits of bringing the building back into residential use.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BE1Policy BE2Policy BE3Policy BE5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 56Paragraph 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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