Grassmere, Elmley Road, Ashton Under Hill, WR11 7SW

Replacement of existing rear extension with new extension . Demolition of existing garage and replacement with new garage and annexe over

Authority: Wychavon District Council
Appeal type: other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Householder developments
Inspector: Stephens K

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building known as Grassmere Cottage, or its setting, or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses
Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of Ashton under Hill Conservation Area

What decided it

The limited public benefits of the proposal were insufficient to outweigh the considerable harm to the significance of the listed building and conservation area caused by the form, size, scale and design of the extension.

Framework references: 213, 214, 215

Plan policies cited: SWDP6, SWDP21, SWDP24

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