Planning appeal decision
North Wilmore Barn, Workers Road, High Laver, Ongar, CM5 0DZ
Planning appeal 3339651 at North Wilmore Barn, Workers Road, High Laver, Ongar, CM5 0DZ (Epping Forest District Council) was dismissed on 15 July 2024 by Inspector James A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the retention of the window would preserve a Grade II listed building, known as 'Great Wilmores Farmhouse', and any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.
‘retrospective application for insertion of gable end window on east elevation.’ Appeal B: APP/J1535/Y/24/3339654 North Wilmore Barn, Workers Road, High Laver, Ongar, Essex CM5 0DZ
- Authority
- Epping Forest District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- James A
- Postcode
- CM5 0DZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the retention of the window would preserve a Grade II listed building, known as 'Great Wilmores Farmhouse', and any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
What decided it
The use of modern aluminium materials in the window frame on the historic part of the listed building fails to preserve its special architectural and historic interest, and the limited public benefits do not outweigh this identified harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DM7DM9
- 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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