®Planning appeal decision
36A St. Stephens Gardens, TWICKENHAM, TW1 2LS
replacement of wooden framed single glazed front windows with wooden framed double glazing windows. Stained glass and dental mouldings included. Project undertaken for energy efficiency purposes whilst preserving the original characteristics to the extent that this is possible
- Authority
- Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Bell-Williamson J
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed replacement front windows would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Cambridge Park Conservation Area
What decided it
The replacement windows would fail to preserve the character and appearance of the Cambridge Park Conservation Area due to the inability to fully replicate original stained glass and moulding details and the visibility of additional glazing thickness in the context of unaltered neighbouring properties.
The environmental, acoustic and security benefits of the proposed double glazing and the need for repair do not outweigh the less than substantial but considerable harm to the conservation area.
Framework references: 199, 202
Plan policies cited: LP1, LP3, LP4
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