®Planning appeal decision
The Three Crowns, Askett Village Lane, Askett, HP27 9LT
Planning appeal 3330311 at The Three Crowns, Askett Village Lane, Askett, HP27 9LT (Buckinghamshire Council - Wycombe Area *) was dismissed on 5 July 2024 by Inspector Jack C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building, The Three Crowns with Stable Block, or its setting or any features of special interest which it possesses; and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Askett Conservation Area, and conserve and enhance the beauty of the Chilterns National Landscape.
construction of single storey extension and new storm porch in connection with internal alterations at ground floor to form new bar area and community/small function room, new kitchen preparation area and toilets. Internal alterations at first floor in connection with change of use from staff quarters to 4 x letting bedrooms (use class C1)
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Jack C
- Postcode
- HP27 9LT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building, The Three Crowns with Stable Block, or its setting or any features of special interest which it possesses; and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Askett Conservation Area, and conserve and enhance the beauty of the Chilterns National Landscape
- The effect of the development on highway safety, regarding car parking
- The effect of the development on a nearby Sycamore tree, which is the subject of a Tree Preservation Order
What decided it
The heritage harm arising from the proposed storm porch, which would disrupt the significant front elevation of the listed building, was not outweighed by its limited public benefits and could not be justified by other material considerations.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP9Policy CP11Policy DM31Policy DM30Policy DM33Policy DM34Policy DM35
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 88Paragraph 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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