®Planning appeal decision
50 London Road, SAFFRON WALDEN, CB11 4ED
proposed alterations to include the removal/modification of internal partitions and ceiling, removal of a lean-to lobby extension, the insertion of 3No. Conservation type rooflights and new door opening in the western elevation
- Authority
- Uttlesford District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Philpott M
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development and works would preserve the listed building and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
- Whether the character or appearance of the conservation area would be preserved or enhanced
What decided it
The loss of original fabric and Victorian features, combined with the insertion of modern rooflights that would weaken the building's authenticity, could not be justified by the limited public benefits offered, resulting in unacceptable harm to a designated heritage asset.
Framework references: 199, 202
Plan policies cited: ENV1, ENV2
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