The Grammar House, 19 Croughton Road, Aynho, OX17 3BE

heritage style orangery to the rear of the property and reducing the size of an existing window

Authority: West Northamptonshire
Appeal type: householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Smith H

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal would i) preserve the Grade II listed building, or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses, and ii) preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Aynho Conservation Area
the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers, with regard to outlook, provision of light, and ventilation
the effect of the proposal on the Special Landscape Area

What decided it

The considerable harm to the significance of the designated heritage assets (the listed building and conservation area) arising from the extension's dominant scale, contrasting design, and incompatible modern glazing was not outweighed by the minor public benefits of the proposal.

Framework references: 213, 214, 215

Plan policies cited: Policy BN5, Policy SS2, Policy SDP1, Policy HE1, Policy HE5, Policy HE6, Policy NE2

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