Staypleton House, Parsons Walk, Norton, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, TS20 1TZ

described as, ‘demolition of existing linked garage/store; erection of a two-storey side/rear extension; installation of three conservation rooflights to rear (east) roof slope; with alterations to door & windows to sides and new boundary wall (resubmission following de-listing of property)

Authority: Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Cullen F

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the significance of Staypleton House as a non-designated heritage asset; the character or appearance of the conservation area; and the conservation area's setting

What decided it

The proposal would harmfully diminish the significance of Staypleton House as a non-designated heritage asset and fail to preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area, with the moderate weight of public benefits insufficient to outweigh the considerable harm to the historic environment.

Framework references: 11, 199, 200, 201, 202, 203

Plan policies cited: Policy SD5 (3d), Policy HE2 (2 and 3)

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