We’re thrilled to confirm we’ve secured planning permission for Alterations & Outbuilding in Conservation Area to a property in Gainsborough. There were other heritage assets and material considerations to take into account with this application. The site is located within an Area of Great Landscape Value (AGLV) and near a Grade II* listed building.
In terms of heritage, we advanced that the application site is a contained area, well set back from the road and bound by other residential dwellings to the north and east. Views of the property and proposed outbuilding were restricted primarily to its immediate surroundings, preventing direct line of sight between the proposals and the heritage assets nearby. The existing large trees, hedges, walls, and distance between the site and the listed church to the north, together with other listed buildings of interest, will screen the proposed detached room. Given this limited visibility and the absence of properties to the west, the works and outbuilding would blend into the setting without appearing intrusive.
The Council agreed and concluded that our proposal would not adversely affect the setting of the designated heritage assets. Importantly, the detached room would be a reversible addition to the landscape, allowing for easy removal or restoration in the future without lasting impact. As such, the proposed development was deemed to be in accordance with Local Plan Policies, the Neighbourhood Plan, and the National Planning Policy Framework (2024).
Congratulations to our recurring client on this planning success.
Related Content:
If you have a site which is within a Conservation Area take a look at our Practical Guide covering the basics of Conservation Areas. And if your proposal involves a Listed Building we have a Practical Guide covering those too!
Proposals involving heritage assets must be supported by a Heritage Statement take a look at our Practical Guide on Heritage Statements. For smaller works or those that will have a minimal impact on a heritage asset, it may be possible to produce a heritage statement without extra assistance. We’ve produced a basic TEMPLATE which you can use.
Sometimes for minor development you don’t need the help of a Town Planner, read our Handy Guide to the Planning Application Process or our FREE eBook about the application process.
As always if you need help with your next step in a development proposal, CONTACT US, we’re always happy to chat through a proposal.
