Planning appeal decision
15 North End, Bassingbourn, Royston, SG8 5NX
Planning appeal 3366472 at 15 North End, Bassingbourn, Royston, SG8 5NX (South Cambridgeshire District Council) was dismissed on 20 October 2025 by Inspector R Aston, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal preserves 15 North End, a Grade II listed building and any features of special architectural or historic interest it possesses.
single storey side and rear extension with roof lantern, new sliding door to rear, ground floor internal alterations to create new study and utility and existing chimney to be increased in height
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- R Aston
- Postcode
- SG8 5NX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal preserves 15 North End, a Grade II listed building and any features of special architectural or historic interest it possesses
- Whether the proposal preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Bassingbourn Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed fenestration changes, particularly the large areas of glazing in aluminium frames at ground floor rear and the roof lantern, would fail to preserve the special architectural and historic interest of the Grade II listed building and would not be outweighed by the limited public benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- HQ/12NH/14
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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