Oak Cottage, 79 Langton Green, EYE, IP23 7HL

demolition of detached garage and single storey elements of dwelling. Erection of single storey side and rear extensions with associated internal alterations and landscaping. Replacement windows and changes to fenestration. Creation of gravel turning and parking area alongside driveway at west of site. Erection of garden office building. Installation of garden shed. Relocation of oil tank. Replacement boundary fence to no 81 as 1.8m high close boarded to match existing. Replacement bargeboards and timberwork to existing dwelling gables for repair (like for like replacement)

Authority: Mid Suffolk District Council
Appeal type: householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Fleming L

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposed development/works would preserve the grade II listed Oak Cottage or its setting and any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.

What decided it

The proposed single storey extension, through its scale, modern finish and prominence, would fail to preserve the features of special architectural and historic interest of the grade II listed building, and the modest public benefits of the scheme were insufficient to outweigh this harm.

Framework references: 205, 208

Plan policies cited: SP09, LP03, LP19, LP23, LP24, LP29

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