®Planning appeal decision
Fayre Acre, Church Hill, Charing Heath, ASHFORD, Kent, TN27 0BU
‘demolition of existing modern out-building extension to the rear elevation; a proposed single-storey rear extension which provides a new kitchen with access to the garden, and a dining room in the existing kitchen; demolition of existing modern front porch; a new, re-located front porch and entrance door (as per location in previous application PA/2023/1971 & PA/2023/1712); lowering the cill of the existing window in the kitchen to provide an entrance into the extension; new rear entrance door to the utility room to replace existing internal door (after the demolition of existing modern extension).’ Appeal B: APP/E2205/Y/24/3347416 Fayre Acre, Church Hill, Charing, Kent TN27 0BU
- Authority
- Ashford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- James A
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed rear extension would preserve a Grade II listed building, known as 'Fayre Acre', and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.
What decided it
The considerable harm to the special interest and significance of the Grade II listed building, arising from the extension's disproportionate size, incongruous design details, and loss of historic fabric, could not be justified by the limited private and public benefits of the proposal.
Framework references: 205, 206, 208
Plan policies cited: Policy ENV13
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