Sparken Hill House, Cuthberts Avenue, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 3AL

Planning appeal 3311261 at Sparken Hill House, Cuthberts Avenue, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 3AL (Bassetlaw District Council) was allowed on 9 May 2023 by Inspector Raygen Z, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area having regard to the setting of Worksop College and grounds (Grade II), Clumber Park registered Park and Garden (Grade I) and Sparken Hill Farm a non-designated heritage asset.

front, side and rear extensions

Authority: Bassetlaw District Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Raygen Z
Postcode: S80 3AL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area having regard to the setting of Worksop College and grounds (Grade II), Clumber Park registered Park and Garden (Grade I) and Sparken Hill Farm a non-designated heritage asset

What decided it

The extensions would be contained within the existing ridge height and roof pitches, would not significantly increase the width of the dwelling, and would sit comfortably within the countryside while maintaining the neutral contribution of the existing building to the surrounding area and preserving the setting of the heritage assets.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: DM4DM8
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 189Paragraph 194Paragraph 195Paragraph 197Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 202Paragraph 203Paragraph 206

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