®Planning appeal decision
Kellers, Duck Street, Wendens Ambo, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4JU
Planning appeal 3371112 at Kellers, Duck Street, Wendens Ambo, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4JU (Uttlesford District Council) was dismissed on 6 January 2026 by Inspector Willis S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building known as 'Trout Hall' and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.
described as ‘on the western side of Kellers (semi-detached to Trout Hall), we propose to replace a damaged pair of French doors to the property. We propose to install similar doors but custom made to resemble the original doors while meeting modern security and safety standards. The appearance will be similar to the original doors.’
- Authority
- Uttlesford District Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Willis S
- Postcode
- CB11 4JU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building known as 'Trout Hall' and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
What decided it
The proposal would fail to preserve the special architectural and historic interest of the Grade II listed building by causing loss of historic fabric through replacement with inauthentic double-glazed doors, and the identified public benefits do not outweigh this harm to the designated heritage asset.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ENV2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 210
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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