3 Orchard Street, WOTTON-UNDER-EDGE, Gloucestershire, GL12 7EZ

Replacement of existing single storey rear extensions with larger single storey rear extension linked to new 1½ storey structure in garden, internal alterations, reconstruction of one existing chimney and reroofing of whole property

Authority: Stroud District Council
Appeal type: other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Stephens K

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would i) preserve the Grade II listed building, or its setting, or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses; and ii) preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Wotton-under-Edge Conservation Area
Whether sufficient information has been provided regarding the effect of the proposed works on bats as a protected species

What decided it

The harm to the significance of the listed building and conservation area from the extensions and rooflights, which carries considerable weight and is not outweighed by the limited public benefits of the proposal.

Framework references: 195, 205, 207, 208

Plan policies cited: Policy ES10, Policy ES6

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