Teston Cottage , Teston Road, Offham, WEST MALLING, ME19 5NG

described on the application form as ‘creation of loft bedroom to new roof over existing kitchen, new traditional dormer to garden side, new flat roof to extend over existing utility forming distinct separation between historic front house and new rear extension

Authority: Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Price A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the development and works would preserve the Grade II listed building, Teston Cottage, or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses, and the extent to which the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of Offham Conservation Area

What decided it

The harm to the Grade II listed building's historic and architectural integrity, assessed as less than substantial but of considerable importance, was not outweighed by the limited public benefits of the proposal.

Framework references: 199, 200, 201, 202

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