Planning appeal decision
Blakelow Cottage, Butterton, Leek, ST13 7TD
Planning appeal 3274908 at Blakelow Cottage, Butterton, Leek, ST13 7TD (Peak District) was allowed on 4 February 2022 by Inspector Ashworth S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve the special architectural or historic interest of the listed building, Blakelow Cottage and whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Butterton Conservation Area.
replacement windows
- Authority
- Peak District
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Ashworth S
- Postcode
- ST13 7TD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve the special architectural or historic interest of the listed building, Blakelow Cottage and whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Butterton Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed windows would preserve the listed building's significance and the conservation area's character, with the double-glazing presenting no material harm given the historic windows had already been replaced.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
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- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 16
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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