®Planning appeal decision
9 Vicarage Lane, Dunchurch, Warwickshire, CV22 6QP
Planning appeal 3362832 at 9 Vicarage Lane, Dunchurch, Warwickshire, CV22 6QP (Rugby Borough Council) was allowed on 7 July 2025 by Inspector Couper C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property, the building, and the area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Dunchurch Conservation Area.
demolit ion of conservatory, single storey bedroom and kitchen extensions; construction of a new gable feature and dormer to create additional useable space within the roof; construction of a new living / dining / kitchen room to replace existing conservatory, living room, dining room and kitchen extension; all retained existing elements to be thermally upgraded and all new elements to at least match current Building Regulations thermal requirements; all glazing to be aluminium framed thermally broken triple glazed units (both new and retained existing) to exceed current Building Regulations thermal requirements; relocation of tree T06 by specialist; relocation of garden gate access with additional hedge infill; and some internal reconfi guration
- Authority
- Rugby Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Couper C
- Postcode
- CV22 6QP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property, the building, and the area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Dunchurch Conservation Area
What decided it
The overall impact of the scheme on the host property and conservation area would be broadly neutral, and the modest benefits in terms of accessibility, usability and energy efficiency outweighed the very limited harm to the significance of the non-designated heritage asset.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SDC3Policy SDC1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 216Paragraph 57
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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