PLANNING chiefs at Warrington have thrown out an application to make changes to a Grade 2 Listed cottage in a conservation area – even though the changes would not be visible from any public place.
It was the third planning application to be refused this year at the cottage in Walton Lea Road, Walton – the two previous were in August and involved a rear extension.
The new proposal involved removal of an internal wall and replacing a rear kitchen window with double doors.
There were no objections from neighbours, local councillors nor Walton Parish Council.
Built in 1912, probably by Wright and Hamlyn, of Warrington, for Sir Gilbert Greenall, the cottage is one of a pair and its historic interest is derived from the fact that it is a distinctive residential property built in 1912. The Grade 2 listing denotes a building of national importance because of special architectural and historic interest.
Architects representing the applicant argued that as the changes could not be seen by the public, there would be no impact on the Walton Village Conservation Area and that proposed double doors would match those approved at the adjoining cottage in 2020.
But planning officers said the development would cause unacceptable harm to the fabric of the building due to the removal of the internal wall and other features resulting in a significant impact on the Listed Building.
They refused the application under delegated powers.
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If a building is LISTED the listing applies to the whole building not just the bits that are visible to the public.
otherwise they could remove Big Ben bell from the Westminster clock tower.