Planning appeal decision
Overton House, School Lane, Frodsham, Cheshire, WA6 6AF
Planning appeal 3358311 at Overton House, School Lane, Frodsham, Cheshire, WA6 6AF (Cheshire West and Chester) was dismissed on 19 May 2025 by Inspector Smith H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building, or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses.
single storey orangery style extension to the rear and side of Overton House
- Authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Smith H
- Postcode
- WA6 6AF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building, or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses
What decided it
The proposal's scale, bulk, and unsympathetic design would harm the significance of the Grade II listed building by disrupting its symmetry and architectural integrity, and this harm was not justified by or outweighed by the minor public benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ENV 5Policy DM 47
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 213Paragraph 214Paragraph 215
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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