Planning appeal decision
Wren Cottage, Trent, Dorset, DT9 4SW
Planning appeal 3357605 at Wren Cottage, Trent, Dorset, DT9 4SW (Dorset) was dismissed on 9 September 2025 by Inspector Rogers J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building known as Wren Cottage and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.
to erect a replacement single storey extension (demolish existing) and replace external doors
- Authority
- Dorset
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Rogers J
- Postcode
- DT9 4SW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building known as Wren Cottage and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
- the extent to which the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Trent Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposal would result in harmful alterations to a designated heritage asset that would detract from its importance and fail to preserve the special interest of the Grade II listed building and the character or appearance of the conservation area, with insufficient public benefits to justify the harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- ENV10ENV12HOUS6ENV4
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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