Varnell's, Hambleden, Buckinghamshire, RG9 6RT

works to roof comprising replacing delaminated, missing or broken tiles, securing loose and slipping tiles where necessary. Using handmade clay tiles to make up any shortfall. Replacing defective laths with treated battens, install insulation and membrane, repair and repaint ornamental fascia and replace guttering with same materials

Authority: Buckinghamshire Council - Wycombe Area *
Appeal type: other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Not Applicable
Inspector: Catcheside E

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building known as Varnell's or its setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses, and whether the character or appearance of the Hambleden Conservation Area would be preserved or enhanced

What decided it

The installation of non-hygroscopic insulation with an inadequate ventilation gap, contrary to Historic England guidance, risked harmful deterioration of the historic fabric and lacked clear and convincing justification, with public benefits insufficient to outweigh the heritage harm.

Plan policies cited: CP9, CP11, DM31, DM35

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