Wood Close, Main Street, Ripley, HARROGATE, North Yorkshire, HG3 3AX

the erection of a single storey rear extension, removal of toilet attached to rear elevation, and various internal alterations

Authority: Harrogate Borough Council *
Appeal type: other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Walker R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building, known as Village Shop, Wath House, Wood Close, and any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses and the extent to which it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Ripley Conservation Area

What decided it

The identified harm to the special interest and significance of the Grade II listed building and the character and appearance of the Ripley Conservation Area was not outweighed by the public benefits of the proposal, contrary to paragraph 202 of the NPPF and Policies HP2 and HP3 of the Local Plan.

Framework references: 199, 200, 201, 202

Plan policies cited: Policy HP2, Policy HP3

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