Planning appeal decision
Gaines Hall, Attleton Green, Wickhambrook, CB8 8YA
Planning appeal 6003210 at Gaines Hall, Attleton Green, Wickhambrook, CB8 8YA (West Suffolk) was dismissed on 7 May 2026 by Inspector Bayliss G, following a hearing. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The main issue is whether or not the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building or any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses, and whether its significance as a heritage asset would be preserved.
a single storey side extension and garage
- Authority
- West Suffolk
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Hearing
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Bayliss G
- Postcode
- CB8 8YA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The main issue is whether or not the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building or any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses, and whether its significance as a heritage asset would be preserved.
What decided it
The considerable weight attached to the moderate level of less than substantial harm to the listed building's significance was not outweighed by the limited weight public benefits, and no clear and convincing justification was provided for the harm.
The moderate level of less than substantial harm to the significance of the listed building, attracting considerable importance and weight, outweighed the public benefits of the proposal, which were of limited weight.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP35
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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