Japonica, 23 Main Road, Kilsby, West Northamptonshire, CV23 8XR

a single storey extension and conversion of an existing outbuilding to habitable space, proposed developments are all connected by a link block between the main house and extension – then between the proposed extension and the existing converted outbuilding

Authority: West Northamptonshire
Appeal type: householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Norman R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposals would preserve the Grade II listed building, Japonica, Main Road, or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses

What decided it

The proposals would fail to preserve the listed building and its features of special architectural or historic interest, resulting in less than substantial but considerable harm that cannot be justified by the identified public benefits.

Framework references: 208

Plan policies cited: Policy ENV7, Policy ENV10, Policy BN5, Policy K6

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