Planning appeal decision
Wray House, Hornby Road, Lancashire, Wray, LA2 8QQ
Planning appeal 3304411 at Wray House, Hornby Road, Lancashire, Wray, LA2 8QQ (Lancaster City Council) was allowed on 31 January 2023 by Inspector Worthington E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the submitted details with regard to condition 4 concerning the rooflights would preserve the listed building Wray House and any of the features of special or architectural interest that it possesses.
Approval of details of chosen rooflights including make, model, dimensions and recess pursuant to condition 4 of listed building consent for roof alterations and replacement of existing rooflights
- Authority
- Lancaster City Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Worthington E
- Postcode
- LA2 8QQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the submitted details with regard to condition 4 concerning the rooflights would preserve the listed building Wray House and any of the features of special or architectural interest that it possesses
- Whether the submitted details would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Wray Conservation Area
What decided it
The recessed grey velux rooflights have a simple, uncomplicated traditional form and design that is sympathetic to the host building and does not appear out of place, and using the same design for new openings ensures continuity rather than introducing mismatched rooflight designs.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM29Policy DM37Policy DM38
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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