Planning appeal decision
Church Cottage, Vernham Street, Andover, SP11 0EL
Planning appeal 6003668 at Church Cottage, Vernham Street, Andover, SP11 0EL (Test Valley Borough Council) was dismissed on 19 May 2026 by Inspector Smith H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the works would preserve a Grade II listed building, or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses.
replacement of old timber window with new wood effect uPVC
- Authority
- Test Valley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Smith H
- Postcode
- SP11 0EL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the works would preserve a Grade II listed building, or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses
What decided it
The replacement windows do not preserve the listed building's special architectural or historic interest and the identified harm to the heritage asset has not been clearly and convincingly justified as required by NPPF paragraph 213, and is not outweighed by minor public benefits that could be achieved through less harmful alternatives.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy E9 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan DPD 2011-2029
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 213Paragraph 214Paragraph 215
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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