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Dismissed6 March 20263373635

The Old Rectory Church Street, Lavenham, Sudbury, CO10 9SA

Planning appeal 3373635 at The Old Rectory Church Street, Lavenham, Sudbury, CO10 9SA (Babergh District Council) was dismissed on 6 March 2026 by Inspector Sabu R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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.

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
Postcode
CO10 9SA

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
LP19LP24D1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 212Paragraph 215

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