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Allowed15 June 20266002726

1 Church Cottage, Wrotham Road, Meopham, DA13 0AB

Planning appeal 6002726 at 1 Church Cottage, Wrotham Road, Meopham, DA13 0AB (Gravesham) was allowed on 15 June 2026 by Inspector Owen Woodwards, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether or not the proposal preserves the listed building or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses.

the replacement of all windows and erection of open front porch

Authority
Gravesham
Appeal type
other · Planning listed building and conservation area
Procedure
Written
Development
other
Inspector
Owen Woodwards
Postcode
DA13 0AB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether or not the proposal preserves the listed building or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses
  • whether or not the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area

What decided it

The proposed windows to the historic part of the building would have panes too large compared to the pre-existing windows known to have existed, causing harm to the listed building's special architectural and historic interest that outweighs the limited public benefits.

What the Inspector cited

National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 210Paragraph 212Paragraph 215

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