Planning appeal decision
Aubrey Cottage, 4 Church Terrace, Broadwoodwidger, Lifton, Devon, PL16 0JH
Planning appeal 3317886 at Aubrey Cottage, 4 Church Terrace, Broadwoodwidger, Lifton, Devon, PL16 0JH (Torridge District Council) was allowed on 29 February 2024 by Inspector O'Connor H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the works would preserve the special interest and significance of the Grade II listed building, 1-4 Church Terrace and the Grade I listed Church of St Nicholas.
the removal of an existing stone wall, timber gate and stone gateposts
- Authority
- Torridge District Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- O'Connor H
- Postcode
- PL16 0JH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the works would preserve the special interest and significance of the Grade II listed building, 1-4 Church Terrace and the Grade I listed Church of St Nicholas
What decided it
The stone wall, posts and gate are of recent construction and do not constitute historic fabric or distinctive features of heritage importance, and their removal would restore the historically open character of the accessway that forms part of the significant setting of the listed buildings.
What the Inspector cited
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 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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