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Dismissed24 February 20253349765

Jacobs Barn, Rookery Lane, Stretton, Rutland, LE15 7RA

Planning appeal 3349765 at Jacobs Barn, Rookery Lane, Stretton, Rutland, LE15 7RA (Rutland County Council) was dismissed on 24 February 2025 by Inspector Catchpole R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on character and appearance with special regard to the extent to which it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Stretton Conservation Area.

the replacement of 13 no. windows, a front door and a pair of French doors

Authority
Rutland County Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Catchpole R
Postcode
LE15 7RA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on character and appearance with special regard to the extent to which it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Stretton Conservation Area

What decided it

The harm to the conservation area caused by the use of inappropriate uPVC materials with heavy frames and non-traditional appearance was not outweighed by the limited public benefit of improved energy efficiency.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
CS22SP20
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 210Paragraph 212Paragraph 213Paragraph 215Paragraph 167

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