Planning appeal decision
The Old Ship Aground, Quay Street, Minehead, TA24 5UL
Planning appeal 3313180 at The Old Ship Aground, Quay Street, Minehead, TA24 5UL (Somerset West and Taunton *) was allowed on 13 July 2023 by Inspector Jarratt P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the installation of the Brazilian slates fails to preserve or enhance the listed building or the character or appearance of the conservation area.
Retention of Westland Grey Green roof slates replacing deteriorating Welsh grey-blue slates on the south east hipped roof, north east roof slope, south east roof slope, north west roof slope and dormer cheeks
- Authority
- Somerset West and Taunton *
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Appeal against Enforcement Listed Building Notice/Enforcement Conservation Area Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Major retail and services
- Inspector
- Jarratt P
- Postcode
- TA24 5UL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the installation of the Brazilian slates fails to preserve or enhance the listed building or the character or appearance of the conservation area
What decided it
The replacement slates preserve the listed building and its setting and, as they weather, will enhance the building's appearance while maintaining the character and appearance of the conservation area through the existing variety of roof materials and colours.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- NH1NH2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 194Paragraph 195Paragraph 196Paragraph 197Paragraph 198Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 201Paragraph 202Paragraph 203Paragraph 204Paragraph 205Paragraph 206Paragraph 207Paragraph 208
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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