Planning appeal decision
The Cottage, The Riding, St John's Lee, Acomb, Northumberland , NE46 4PF
Planning appeal 3324469 at The Cottage, The Riding, St John's Lee, Acomb, Northumberland , NE46 4PF (Northumberland County Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 9 February 2024 by Inspector Scott A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed works would preserve the special interest of the Grade II listed building, The Cottage, or any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.
Alterations to include inserting one window with shutter in south facing gable wall, alteration to existing door on east facing elevation, and replacement of existing window with fully glazed door and shutter on west elevation
- Authority
- Northumberland County Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Scott A
- Postcode
- NE46 4PF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed works would preserve the special interest of the Grade II listed building, The Cottage, or any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
What decided it
The south-facing gable window would introduce an opening to a historically solid gable end, eroding the authenticity and group value of the listed farm buildings, with no sufficient public benefits to justify the less than substantial harm to the heritage asset.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- QOP 1ENV 1ENV 7
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 205Paragraph 206Paragraph 208Paragraph 56
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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