Planning appeal decision
24 Main Street, Empingham, Oakham, LE15 8PS
Planning appeal 3316778 at 24 Main Street, Empingham, Oakham, LE15 8PS (Rutland County Council) was dismissed on 4 May 2023 by Inspector Savage K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance, and heritage significance of, the Empingham Conservation Area.
demolition of single storey side and rear extensions, addition of new single storey side and rear extension
- Authority
- Rutland County Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Savage K
- Postcode
- LE15 8PS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance, and heritage significance of, the Empingham Conservation Area
What decided it
The less than substantial harm to the heritage significance of the Empingham Conservation Area, to which significant weight was given, was not outweighed by the limited public benefits of improved internal living space and economic benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS19CS22SP15SP20
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202
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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