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Dismissed5 August 20266007792

Kenilworth Manor Nursing Home, Thickthorn Close, Kenilworth, CV8 2AF

Planning appeal 6007792 at Kenilworth Manor Nursing Home, Thickthorn Close, Kenilworth, CV8 2AF (Warwick) was dismissed on 5 August 2026 by Inspector Samuel Watson, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the site is suitable for residential development, having regard to its location, the proposed land use and the amount of development.

permission in principle for proposed erection of 1 no. self-build dwelling

Authority
Warwick
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
Samuel Watson
Postcode
CV8 2AF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the site is suitable for residential development, having regard to its location, the proposed land use and the amount of development

What decided it

The moderate degree of less than substantial harm to the significance of the Grade II listed building Kenilworth Manor, which is not outweighed by the public benefits of providing one dwelling.

The moderate public benefits of providing one dwelling and contributing to housing supply were outweighed by the moderate degree of less than substantial harm to the designated heritage asset

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy HE1Policy KP13 of the Kenilworth Neighbourhood Plan 2017-2029
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 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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