Planning appeal decision
5 Sutton Hall Drive, Little Sutton, Ellesmere Port, CH66 4UQ
Planning appeal 3327371 at 5 Sutton Hall Drive, Little Sutton, Ellesmere Port, CH66 4UQ (Cheshire West and Chester) was dismissed on 25 June 2024 by Inspector Hunt S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the works would preserve the Grade II listed building, Sutton Hall, and any of the features of special or historic interest that it possesses.
the replacement of rear extension with new single storey extension
- Authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Hunt S
- Postcode
- CH66 4UQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the works would preserve the Grade II listed building, Sutton Hall, and any of the features of special 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 through unsympathetic design and materials that would significantly detract from its classical architectural qualities, and the identified benefits do not provide clear and convincing justification for this harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- ENV5DM47
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 164Paragraph 205Paragraph 206Paragraph 208
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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