Planning appeal decision
Howbridge Hall, Howbridge Road, Essex, Witham, CM8 1DA
Planning appeal 3310019 at Howbridge Hall, Howbridge Road, Essex, Witham, CM8 1DA (Braintree District Council) was dismissed on 11 October 2023 by Inspector Philpott M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not the proposed works would preserve the listed building or its setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses.
Demolition of existing loggia and erection of single-storey extension to create link between main dwelling and existing outbuilding. Upgrading and insulation of existing outbuilding
- Authority
- Braintree District Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Philpott M
- Postcode
- CM8 1DA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether or not the proposed works would preserve the listed building or its setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses
What decided it
The harm to the significance of the listed building caused by the disproportionate extension and loss of the loggia outweighs the public benefits of improved accessibility and quality of life for the occupier.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LPP57
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 194Paragraph 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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