87 Church Road, Combe Down, Bath, BA2 5JJ

the removal of the conservatory and kitchen and replacement two storey rear extension and internal improvements

Authority: Bath and North East Somerset Council
Appeal type: householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Simpson V

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

For both appeals: Whether the development and works would i) preserve the Listed Building - 83-101 Church Road, or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses, and ii) preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Bath Conservation Area
For Appeal A – The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to outlook within the rear gardens

What decided it

The harm to the significance of the Listed Building and Conservation Area from the loss of historic fabric and the bulky, incongruous extension design outweighed the modest public benefits of the scheme.

Framework references: 212, 215

Plan policies cited: HE1, CP6, D6

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