Planning appeal decision
The Old Chapel, Windrush, Burford, OX18 4TT
Planning appeal 3319910 at The Old Chapel, Windrush, Burford, OX18 4TT (Cotswold District Council) was dismissed on 10 August 2023 by Inspector Aqbal M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of a non-designated heritage asset and whether or not the proposal would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Windrush Conservation Area.
to replace existing roof lights with dormer window
- Authority
- Cotswold District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Aqbal M
- Postcode
- OX18 4TT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of a non-designated heritage asset and whether or not the proposal would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Windrush Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed dormer would harm the simple character and historic relationship of the former stables building and the Chapel, causing less than substantial harm to the heritage asset and conservation area with no public benefits to justify it.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- EN2EN10EN11EN12
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 195Paragraph 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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