Rectory Farmhouse, Lower Swell, GL54 1LH

Planning appeal 6001594 at Rectory Farmhouse, Lower Swell, GL54 1LH (Cotswold District Council) was dismissed on 23 January 2026 by Inspector Willis S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the scheme would preserve the Grade II listed building known as 'Rectory Farmhouse' and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.

erection of oak framed orangery to the rear following removal of existing extension. Appeal B: 6001595 Rectory Farmhouse, Road From The Stone House To South Of The Track To Dickler Farm House, Lower Swell, Gloucestershire GL54 1LH

Authority: Cotswold District Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Willis S
Postcode: GL54 1LH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the scheme would preserve the Grade II listed building known as 'Rectory Farmhouse' and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
Whether the scheme would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Lower Swell Conservation Area

What decided it

The less than substantial harm to the special architectural and historic interest of the Grade II listed building, which carries considerable importance and weight and is not outweighed by the modest public benefits of the scheme.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy EN2Policy EN10Policy EN5
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 210

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