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Lilac house must be repainted says Planning Inspector.
A Planning Inspector appointed by the secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions and working for the Planning Inspectorate, has dismissed an appeal by the owner of a house in Callis Street, Clare.
The appeal was against St Edmundsbury Borough Council Planning Committee's decision to refuse retrospective Listed Building Consent after the owner Ms J Daines, painted the 17th century Grade II listed building vivid lilac.
Planning Committee Chairman, Cllr Mrs Margaret Warwick, welcomed the decision to dismiss the appeal and said:
"This is an important case which highlights the role that local authorities have in making sure that historic areas retain their special characteristics. I fully expect that other councils will follow our lead in similar cases like this. When someone buys a listed building they must realise they are taking on something special - something which they have a responsibility to care for in an appropriate way. That responsibility is shared by the local council, which has a duty to make sure the unique character of a conservation area is preserved."
Jerry Massey, Planning and Transportation Department Director, added:
"I welcome the Planning Inspector's decision, which I feel helps to safeguard the special character of Clare. Staff will be happy to work with Ms Daines to come up with an acceptable alternative colour scheme."
In the near future a Listed Building Enforcement Notice will be issued to Ms Daines requiring her to repaint the front of the house in an agreed paint and colour. If she chooses not to comply with the enforcement notice then St Edmundsbury's Planning Committee will be asked to decide whether to prosecute Ms Daines or to carry out the repainting work themselves and charge her for the cost.
Date : 28-11-2001
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