®Planning appeal decision
The Old Rectory Church Street, Lavenham, SUDBURY, CO10 9SA
described as, ‘Addition of painted timber, pedimented doorcase surrounding the existing front door, architrave and cushion mound which are retained’
- Authority
- Babergh District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Sabu R
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building, The Rectory, and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
- the extent to which it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Lavenham Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposal would erode the significance and special interest of the Grade II listed building through a disproportionately large portico that would detract from the understated character of the 18th century front elevation, and this harm could not be outweighed by any demonstrated public benefits.
Framework references: 212, 215
Plan policies cited: LP19, LP24, D1
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.