Planning appeal decision
Abdale House, High Street, Northleach, Cheltenham, GL54 3EU
Planning appeal 3353735 at Abdale House, High Street, Northleach, Cheltenham, GL54 3EU (Cotswold District Council) was dismissed on 1 May 2025 by Inspector Evans J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the works would preserve a listed building and its setting and any features of special architectural or historic interest it possesses, and linked to that whether they would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area.
a single storey rear extension following demolition of lean-to, garden room, new bathroom to first floor, and repairs
- Authority
- Cotswold District Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Evans J
- Postcode
- GL54 3EU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the works would preserve a listed building and its setting and any features of special architectural or historic interest it possesses, and linked to that whether they would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area
What decided it
The garden room is physically and functionally severable from the other works and would preserve the settings of listed buildings and conservation area character through its modest size, simple form, timber construction, and positioning, whereas the rear extension's bulky appearance and substantial depth would harmfully detract from the special interest of the listed building and conservation area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- EN2EN10EN11NE3
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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