Planning appeal decision
4 Tower View, Lumbutts, Todmorden, OL14 6JE
Planning appeal 3310068 at 4 Tower View, Lumbutts, Todmorden, OL14 6JE (Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 22 May 2023 by Inspector Jordan A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve the listed buildings, known as Water Tower to Lumbutts Old Mill and Lumbutts House, or any features of special architectural or historic interest that they possess.
installation of 4No. new rooflights in master bedroom
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Jordan A
- Postcode
- OL14 6JE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve the listed buildings, known as Water Tower to Lumbutts Old Mill and Lumbutts House, or any features of special architectural or historic interest that they possess
- Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Lumbutts and Mankinholes Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed rooflights would assimilate comfortably into the existing building without harming its character or appearance, thereby preserving the listed buildings and conservation area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HE1
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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