Planning appeal decision
The Old Post House 28-30 Yealand Road, Yealand Conyers, Carnforth, LA5 9SH
Planning appeal 3342431 at The Old Post House 28-30 Yealand Road, Yealand Conyers, Carnforth, LA5 9SH (Lancaster City Council) was dismissed on 1 October 2024 by Inspector Manchester S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building, 'Old Post House', and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.
described as “Removal of concrete plain tiles from the east elevation of the roof, replace with Burlington slate which is already on the west elevation; replace both rain water gutters and waste water pipes with cast iron effect black pipework”
- Authority
- Lancaster City Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Manchester S
- Postcode
- LA5 9SH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building, 'Old Post House', and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
- The extent to which it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Yealand Conyers and Redmayne Conservation Area
What decided it
The use of plastic pipework designed to replicate cast iron, which would be inherently inauthentic and continue to detract from local distinctiveness and the historic sense of place, combined with insufficient public benefits to outweigh the identified harm to the heritage asset.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DM37DM38AS07
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 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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