Planning appeal decision
Frogmore Farm Back Lane, Bradfield, Reading, RG7 6DS
Planning appeal 3306948 at Frogmore Farm Back Lane, Bradfield, Reading, RG7 6DS (West Berkshire District Council) was dismissed on 17 July 2023 by Inspector Martinson P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building of Lower Frogmore Farmhouse, or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses.
alterations to the elevation of north facing roof section including the removal of 4 velux windows and replacement with 4 dormers. Repositioning of a chimney in the modern elevation to the west, and internal alter ations within the modern extension
- Authority
- West Berkshire District Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Martinson P
- Postcode
- RG7 6DS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building of Lower Frogmore Farmhouse, or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses
What decided it
The proposal would cause less than substantial but considerable harm to the significance of the listed building through the introduction of substantial dormer windows and chimney relocation, which would not be outweighed by the limited public benefits claimed.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS14CS19
- 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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