Planning appeal decision
The Swan Inn, Main Street, Old Weston, PE28 5LL
Planning appeal 6001978 at The Swan Inn, Main Street, Old Weston, PE28 5LL (Huntingdonshire District Council) was allowed on 8 May 2026 by Inspector Gilbert-Wooldridge T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed works on the special interest and significance of the Grade II listed building known as The Swan Public House.
removal and like for like replacement of part of an existing roof
- Authority
- Huntingdonshire District Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Gilbert-Wooldridge T
- Postcode
- PE28 5LL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed works on the special interest and significance of the Grade II listed building known as The Swan Public House
What decided it
The poor condition of the existing roof and the like-for-like replacement approach using appropriate materials would improve the building's appearance and prevent water damage, thereby preserving rather than harming the listed building's special interest and significance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP34
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 207Paragraph 212Paragraph 213
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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