Tithe House 6 The Street, South Luffenham, Oakham, LE15 8NX

Planning appeal 3342021 at Tithe House 6 The Street, South Luffenham, Oakham, LE15 8NX (Rutland County Council) was dismissed on 11 September 2024 by Inspector Smith H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building, or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses.

‘forming of new window opening with new joinery to northwest elevation.’

Authority: Rutland County Council
Appeal type: other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Smith H
Postcode: LE15 8NX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building, or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses
Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the South Luffenham Conservation Area

What decided it

The harm to the significance of the listed building and conservation area from the loss of historic fabric and disruption of the distinctive plain stone walling could not be justified by the modest public benefits of improved natural light and economic investment.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CS22 of the Rutland Core Strategy Development Plan Document (adopted 2011)Policy SP20 of the Rutland Local Plan Site Allocations and Policies Development Plan Document (adopted 2014)
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 207Paragraph 208

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