Chasewood Cottage, Frant Road, Frant, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, East Sussex, TN3 9HG

demolition of existing single storey porch from 2015 and WC from 1985. Creation of two storey side extension and single storey rear extension together with the insertion of two conservation grade rooflights in existing catslide roof at grade II listed cottage

Authority: Wealden District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: King T

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would preserve Chasewood Cottage, a two-storey Grade II listed dwelling, and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
The effect of the development on the High Weald National Landscape

What decided it

The proposed single-storey rear extension would fail to preserve the special architectural and historic interest of the Grade II listed building and would cause less than substantial harm to its significance, with no public benefits identified to outweigh this harm.

Framework references: 212

Plan policies cited: EN6, EN27, DC19, SPO2

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