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Allowed10 January 20253344969

Stotts Cottage, 1 Cross Street, Drinkstone, Suffolk, IP30 9TP

Planning appeal 3344969 at Stotts Cottage, 1 Cross Street, Drinkstone, Suffolk, IP30 9TP (Mid Suffolk District Council) was allowed on 10 January 2025 by Inspector James A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the works preserve a Grade II listed building, known as 'Stott Cottages', and any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.

Retention of replacement front and rear external doors (retrospective application)

Authority
Mid Suffolk District Council
Appeal type
other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
James A
Postcode
IP30 9TP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the works preserve a Grade II listed building, known as 'Stott Cottages', and any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses

What decided it

The replacement doors, being timber-constructed with improved detailing compared to the previous mid-20th century doors they replaced, preserve the special interest of the listed building through a neutral overall effect.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy LP19 of Babergh and Mid Suffolk Joint Local Plan – Part 1, November 2023

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