Planning appeal decision
Carthouse Cottage, Rectory Lane, Shrawley, Worcestershire, WR6 6TR
Planning appeal 6000836 at Carthouse Cottage, Rectory Lane, Shrawley, Worcestershire, WR6 6TR (Malvern Hills District Council) was dismissed on 5 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 Carthouse Cottage and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.
replacement of rotting softwood windows/frames
- Authority
- Malvern Hills District Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Willis S
- Postcode
- WR6 6TR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building known as Carthouse Cottage and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
What decided it
The bulky modern character and appearance of the replacement windows, which stand out and draw attention away from the historic core of the building, fail to preserve the special interest of the listed building and result in moderate less than substantial harm that outweighs the limited public benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- SWDP6SWDP21SWDP24
- 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.
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