Planning appeal decision
1 Whitehall Fold, Townfield Lane, Heptonstall, Hebden Bridge, HX7 7NY
Planning appeal 3327191 at 1 Whitehall Fold, Townfield Lane, Heptonstall, Hebden Bridge, HX7 7NY (Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 24 May 2024 by Inspector Worthington E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the works would preserve the Grade II listed building and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.
internal alterations including truss modifications, the installation of 2 No. new conservation-style rooflights and the installation of an on- roof solar photovoltaic array
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Worthington E
- Postcode
- HX7 7NY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the works would preserve the Grade II listed building and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
What decided it
The proposed works would fail to preserve the special interest of the Grade II listed building by causing unacceptable compromise to its last remaining unaltered historic truss and loss of historic fabric, with insufficient public benefits to outweigh this harm under paragraph 208 of the Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- HE1BT1BE14
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 205Paragraph 206Paragraph 208Paragraph 203
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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