®Planning appeal decision
The Old Rectory Trenchard Road, Stanton Fitzwarren, Swindon, SN6 7RZ
Planning appeal 3321639 at The Old Rectory Trenchard Road, Stanton Fitzwarren, Swindon, SN6 7RZ (Swindon Borough Council) was dismissed on 26 February 2024 by Inspector Tucker A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal upon the significance of the grade II listed building known as Rectory, and whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Stanton Fitzwarren Conservation Area.
Re-roofing of an inward pitch valley roof using Cardinal Slates (artificial stone slates) in place of original stone slates on approximately 6 square metres
- Authority
- Swindon Borough Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Tucker A
- Postcode
- SN6 7RZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal upon the significance of the grade II listed building known as Rectory, and whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Stanton Fitzwarren Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposal would harm the historic authenticity and special interest of the listed building by replacing original stone slates with artificial slates, and this harm was not outweighed by the minimal public benefits, as the roof could be repaired using original materials.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EN10 of the Swindon Borough Local Plan 2026
- 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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