Planning appeal decision
Rectory Church End, Foulness Island, Southend-on-Sea, SS3 9XQ
Planning appeal 3343023 at Rectory Church End, Foulness Island, Southend-on-Sea, SS3 9XQ (Rochford District Council) was dismissed on 2 December 2024 by Inspector Woodwards O, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed works on the special architectural or historic interest of the Grade II listed building, 'The Old Rectory'.
a replacement front door and frame
- Authority
- Rochford District Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Woodwards O
- Postcode
- SS3 9XQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed works on the special architectural or historic interest of the Grade II listed building, 'The Old Rectory'
What decided it
The harm to the special architectural and historic interest of the listed building caused by loss of historic fabric and introduction of double glazing outweighs the limited energy efficiency benefits, and repair rather than replacement is a viable alternative.
What the Inspector cited
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 203Paragraph 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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