Woodcroft, Batchcott, Richards Castle, Ludlow, SY8 4EB

Planning appeal 3317823 at Woodcroft, Batchcott, Richards Castle, Ludlow, SY8 4EB (Shropshire County Council) was dismissed on 13 November 2023 by Inspector Thomas G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the appeal proposal involving a curtilage building would preserve the Grade II listed building known as Woodcroft with the list entry 1383778 or any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.

Conversion and extension of redundant barn to holiday letting accommodation (modification to previously approved 19/03669/FUL) to allow for changes in fenestration and an increase in length

Authority: Shropshire County Council
Appeal type: other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Householder developments
Inspector: Thomas G
Postcode: SY8 4EB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the appeal proposal involving a curtilage building would preserve the Grade II listed building known as Woodcroft with the list entry 1383778 or any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses

What decided it

The demolition and complete rebuilding of the curtilage building caused irreversible harm to the heritage asset with no identified public benefits to justify this harm, contrary to NPPF policy on conservation of heritage assets.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: CS6CS17MD7(a)
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 199Paragraph 133

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