3 New Houses, Springfield Road, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, BB4 7SG

Planning appeal 3312875 at 3 New Houses, Springfield Road, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, BB4 7SG (Rossendale Borough Council) was dismissed on 14 June 2023 by Inspector Worthington E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve a grade II listed building, 1-7 Newhouses Cottages, Springfield Road and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.

the creation of a new driveway with timber gate situated within existing stonewall’. Appeal B: APP/B2355/Y/22/3312876 3 New Houses, Springfield Road, Rawtenstall, Lancashire, Rossendale, BB4 7SG

Authority: Rossendale Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Worthington E
Postcode: BB4 7SG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would preserve a grade II listed building, 1-7 Newhouses Cottages, Springfield Road and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The harm to the special interest of the listed building caused by the loss of historic fabric and disruption to the traditional boundary treatment could not be justified by the minimal public benefits of the proposal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy ENV1Policy ENV2Policy ENV4Alterations and Extensions to Residential Properties Supplementary Planning Document DC.1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 199Paragraph 202Paragraph 197

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