Planning appeal decision
22 and 24 Northgate, Oakham, LE15 6QS
Planning appeal 3321168 at 22 and 24 Northgate, Oakham, LE15 6QS (Rutland County Council) was dismissed on 7 February 2024 by Inspector Raygen Z, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the special architectural and historic interest of the listed building.
installation of 4 number conservation type velux roof windows to the front elevations of the properties
- Authority
- Rutland County Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Raygen Z
- Postcode
- LE15 6QS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the special architectural and historic interest of the listed building
What decided it
The considerable harm to the special architectural and historic interest of the Grade II listed building from the visible new openings on the principal roof elevation outweighed the minor economic benefits, contrary to section 66(1) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 and Framework paragraphs 205-208.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS19CS22SP15SP20Policy 6
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 205Paragraph 206Paragraph 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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