Planning appeal decision
1 Rainbow Hill Terrace, Worcester, WR3 8NG
Planning appeal 3333596 at 1 Rainbow Hill Terrace, Worcester, WR3 8NG (Worcester City Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 17 June 2024 by Inspector Stephens K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.
to replace roof on single storey rear extension and remove internal walls
- Authority
- Worcester City Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- community-institutional · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Stephens K
- Postcode
- WR3 8NG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
- Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Lansdowne Crescent and Rainbow Hill Terrace Conservation Area
What decided it
The removal of the main rear wall would involve substantial loss of historic fabric integral to understanding the heritage asset, and the modest public benefits did not outweigh the considerable harm to the listed building's significance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- SWDP 6SWDP 24
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 195Paragraph 205Paragraph 207Paragraph 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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