Planning appeal decision
Rose Cottage Penpont, St. Mawgan, Newquay, TR8 4ET
Planning appeal 3307468 at Rose Cottage Penpont, St. Mawgan, Newquay, TR8 4ET (Cornwall Council) was allowed on 16 May 2023 by Inspector Jones M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the works on the special architectural and historic interest of Rose Cottage and whether they would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area.
replacement of existing asbestos/cement fibre slate with natural slate and install appropriate flashings and terracotta ridge tiles, install breathable roofing felt and appropriate insulation. Provide dry edge slate fascias, steel/aluminium gutters and down pipes to be installed where necessary
- Authority
- Cornwall Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Jones M
- Postcode
- TR8 4ET
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the works on the special architectural and historic interest of Rose Cottage and whether they would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area
What decided it
The replacement of non-original asbestos tiles with natural slate of similar appearance to local slate would preserve the special architectural and historic interest of the listed building and modestly enhance the Conservation Area's character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 2Policy 12Policy 24
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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