Applebough Whelp Street Preston St Mary Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9NL

1. 1.REASON(S) FOR REFUSAL - HERITAGE HARM The proposed chimney serving the rear extension, by reason of its scale, massing, traditional detailing and visual prominence, would appear overly dominant in relation to both the contemporary extension and the host Grade II listed dwelling. The proposal would disrupt the established hierarchy between the historic cottage and the later addition, resulting in harm to the significance and setting of the designated heritage asset. The Local Planning Authority attaches considerable importance and weight to the desirability of preserving the listed building in accordance with Section 66(1) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. No public benefits have been identified which would outweigh the identified heritage harm. The proposal is therefore contrary to Section 66(1) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, Policies SP09 and LP19 of the Babergh and Mid Suffolk Joint Local Plan (2023) and Policies HE4, HE5 and HE6 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2026). SUMMARY OF POLICIES WHICH ARE RELEVANT TO THE DECISION: SP09 - Enhancement and Management of the Environment LP19 - The Historic Environment NPPF - National Planning Policy Framework PPG - Planning Practice Guidance

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

CO10 9NL

Date validated

18 June 2026

Consultation end

17 September 2026

Target decision date

20 October 2026

Documents

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