ABBEY INN , Abbey Green Road , Leek , Staffordshire , ST13 8SA
Description
Listed building consent for the replacement of an existing damaged flat roof and to install a roof lantern within a later 1960/70’s extension to the property. The extension does not form part of the original historic building, and all works are confined entirely to this later addition. The roof lantern is proposed to improve natural light to the internal room below, which currently has very limited daylight. The works do not involve the removal or alteration of historic fabric, do not affect the original plan form, and will have limited visibility from outside the site.
Staffordshire Moorlands is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #263 out of 282. The council extends the time limit on 66% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Staffordshire Moorlands is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 80% approved vs 90% nationally.