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The Council considers that the design and form of the proposed two storey front extension harms the architectural and historic character of this former Church Hall building. The proposal would materially harm the setting of the Grade II* Church of St Mary Magdalene by diminishing the historic association between the two buildings and by adding additional massing to the property, which diminishes its historic character. It is considered that this harm to the character and appearance of the property and the wider site, would lead to less than substantial harm to the setting of this Grade II* Listed Buildings and the Whiston Conservation Area. As such, the proposed extension is contrary to Local Plan Policies CS23 ‘Valuing the Historic Environment’, SP40 ‘Listed Buildings’ and SP41 ‘Conservation Areas’ as well as advice contained in the National Planning Policy Framework.
POSITIVE AND PROACTIVE STATEMENT
The applicant did not enter into any pre application discussions with the Local Planning Authority. It is considered that it is not possible to support a scheme of this nature nor would any amendments make it acceptable. It was not considered to be in accordance with the principles of the National Planning Policy Framework and resulted in this refusal.
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