®Planning appeal decision
106 London Road, St. Albans, AL1 1NX
Planning appeal 3279619 at 106 London Road, St. Albans, AL1 1NX (St Albans City Council) was allowed on 26 November 2021 by Inspector Edwards J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the St Albans Conservation Area.
replacement of existing windows to both front and rear elevations, on first and second (attic/roof) floors only consisting of timbe r single glazed units (painted white) with uPVC double sealed glazed units (finish to be white wood grain)
- Authority
- St Albans City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Edwards J
- Postcode
- AL1 1NX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the St Albans Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed uPVC windows with white wood grain finish would only slightly change the building's appearance in a diverse context where the appeal property makes a neutral contribution to the conservation area, and therefore would preserve rather than harm its character and appearance.
The departure from policy 85's preference for traditional materials was justified by the neutral contribution of the property, the lack of architectural merit in the existing windows, and the diverse window types already present in the surrounding area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 69Policy 72Policy 85
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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