®Planning appeal decision
33 Dene Street Gardens , Dorking , RH4 2DN
replacement of 8 No. windows with white UPVC sliding sash windows
- Authority
- Mole Valley District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Pipkin R
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether or not the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Dorking Conservation Area
What decided it
The white uPVC frames would be visually prominent in the streetscene and lack the fine detailing and authentic character of traditional timber sash windows, causing less than substantial harm to the conservation area's significance that is not outweighed by the appellant's private benefits.
The less than substantial harm to the significance of the Dorking Conservation Area through loss of traditional features was not outweighed by the appellant's private benefits of improved energy efficiency, warmth and health, as alternative means were available to achieve these outcomes without loss of the timber windows.
Framework references: 56
Plan policies cited: Policy CS14 of the Mole Valley Core Strategy 2009, Policy ENV122 of the Mole Valley Local Plan 2000, Policy ENV23 of the Mole Valley Local Plan 2000, Policy ENV39 of the Mole Valley Local Plan 2000
Judgments cited: Burroughs Day v Bristol City Council [1996] 1 PLR 78
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