Leys Farm Barn Thompkins Lane, Farnham Royal, Slough, SL2 3TD

Planning appeal 3324110 at Leys Farm Barn Thompkins Lane, Farnham Royal, Slough, SL2 3TD (Buckinghamshire Council - South Bucks Area *) was dismissed on 14 May 2024 by Inspector James A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building, known as 'Barn at Ley's Farm', and any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.

the erection of a single storey side extension and the extension of the existing entrance hall outwards under the current porch. Appeal B: APP/N0410/Y/23/3324109 Leys Farm Barn Thompkins Lane, Farnham Royal SL2 3TD

Authority: Buckinghamshire Council - South Bucks Area *
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: James A
Postcode: SL2 3TD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building, known as 'Barn at Ley's Farm', and any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses

What decided it

The harm to the special interest and legibility of the listed building caused by the enclosure and domination of the front elevation could not be justified by the limited public benefits, which were outweighed by private benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy C6 of the South Bucks District Local Plan March 1999
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 203Paragraph 205Paragraph 206Paragraph 208

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