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LOCAL AUTHORITY APPROVALS Appeal Inspectors comments Edwardian style not appropriate:
"There is no historical precedent for the addition of a conservatory
to a mid-eighteenth century house of this robust character and appearance.
The addition of any conservatory to Furnace House is a difficult
design problem. Whichever solution is chosen it would not be traditional
for the period of the building, and I do not accept the Council's
view that an Edwardian style of conservatory would be more appropriate.
I take the view that a conservatory of traditional form, as this
one is, does not look out of place when carefully located in relation
to the main aspects of the listed building." Glass is not transparent: "There
can, in my view, be no objection in principle to a suitably designed
conservatory for a house which is lived in. I am however concerned
about the size and height of the structure in such close proximity
to the strongly articulated main facade of the house, with the likelihood
of very strong reflections of light and sunlight off its walls and
the panes of the roof. Unfortunately it is a misconception that
a glass structure is transparent. It seems to me that this large
proposed structure would be a disruptive, distracting and unavoidable
feature of the principal views of the house. In my opinion, if the
scheme had been smaller and lower, and perhaps not so close, I would
have felt that it could have been approved with a condition requiring
the submission of details of glazing and framing and of the fixing
of the structure to the gable wall." Standard design unacceptable:
"Your client found that a reduction in size inadequate for
his purposes and he proposed a compromise of a projection of 3.78
metres which corresponds with the suppliers standard frame dimensions.
They also advised him that as it was not practical to construct
a conservatory of this size in a lean-to form, it would have to
be a simple rectangle with a hipped roof and a full height stone
wall on the boundary side. Although such a roof form may not accord
with the selected manufacturer's standard details I take the view
that a conservatory would only be acceptable in this position in
the form of a lean-to." Keep it simple: "Conservatories
often provide a means of adding accommodation to historic buildings
in a manner which respects their character. The matter in issue
relates only to its design. The introduction of a gable in the conservatory,
whilst of itself not a feature out of keeping with the listed building,
does increase the complexity of the structural form. It is more
visually prominent and thereby less subordinate in relation to the
listed building overall. Its form does not respect the simplicity
of the historic fabric." Materials must match: "The
Secretary of State has already indicated that he considers the rear
elevation of the listed building to be of lesser architectural interest
than the front following the works that have been undertaken in
connection with its conversion to residential use. The whole complex
needs to be viewed against the background of the extensive landscaping
works (including the creation of gardens and enclosures), the chimneys
and domestic style openings all of which serve to give this part
of the building a domestic appearance. When considered on this basis
the addition of the conservatory, constructed with materials to
match those of the structure to which it is attached, does not cause
disharmony with its surroundings nor damage to the listed building."
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