®Planning appeal decision
28 Church Lane, Lillington, Leamington Spa, CV32 7RG
Planning appeal 3305995 at 28 Church Lane, Lillington, Leamington Spa, CV32 7RG (Warwick District Council) was dismissed on 30 January 2023 by Inspector Troy D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed side extension on the character and appearance of the host property and the area, having particular regard to the Lillington Village Conservation Area and the setting of the Grade II listed buildings at St Mary Magdalene's Church and the Manor House.
erection of proposed two storey side extension following demolition of existing stores. Installation of partial garage conversion and erection of pitched roof. Erection of proposed fence and gate to western side boundary. Formation of proposed dropped kerb and installation of new hardstanding to driveway. Proposed replacement of all windows from single glazing to double glazing
- Authority
- Warwick District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Troy D
- Postcode
- CV32 7RG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed side extension on the character and appearance of the host property and the area, having particular regard to the Lillington Village Conservation Area and the setting of the Grade II listed buildings at St Mary Magdalene's Church and the Manor House
What decided it
The proposed side extension would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the host property and the conservation area, and would have a negative material impact on the setting of the adjacent Grade II listed buildings, with insufficient public benefit to outweigh this harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BE1Policy HE1Warwick District Local Plan 2017Residential Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document 2018
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202Paragraph 126Paragraph 130Paragraph 197
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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