Retrospective application for replacement roof covering and rooflight to rear

Town and Country Planning Act 1999 Section 16 Registered buildings: supplementary provisions

Requires special regard to the desirability of preserving the building or its setting or features of special architectural or historic interest. The officer assessed the roof replacements and rooflight against this, finding new natural slates historically appropriate and the rooflight non-harmful to special interest.

Designation of conservation areas

Requires special attention to preserving or enhancing the character or appearance of conservation areas. The proposals were judged to preserve the area's character as the rooflight is not publicly visible and slates match historical style.

Strategic Policy 4

Requires proposals to protect or enhance the fabric and setting of Registered Buildings and Conservation Areas. The officer found the works protect the registered terrace's special interest and setting.

Environment Policy 32

Prohibits extensions or alterations to Registered Buildings that detrimentally affect their special character. Replacement roofs and rooflight were deemed not detrimental, using appropriate materials.

Environment Policy 35

Permits only development in Conservation Areas that preserves or enhances character, protecting special features. Slates judged appropriate; rooflight preserves character due to invisibility from public views.

General Policy 2

Permits development respecting site, surroundings, scale, design, townscape character, and amenity. Alterations comply as they do not adversely affect character or amenity.

RB/5 Alterations and Extensions

Presumes against alterations affecting registered buildings' special character unless justified. Works justified as slates are appropriate and rooflight similar to existing with no public visibility.