Planning appeal decision
Holland House, 15 The Grove , Gravesend, Kent , DA12 1DX
Planning appeal 3282569 at Holland House, 15 The Grove , Gravesend, Kent , DA12 1DX (Gravesham Borough Council) was dismissed on 28 January 2022 by Inspector Smith D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed windows on the character and appearance of Holland House and of the surrounding area.
replacement of existing sash and casement timber windows with UPVC casement windows
- Authority
- Gravesham Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Smith D
- Postcode
- DA12 1DX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed windows on the character and appearance of Holland House and of the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed UPVC windows would significantly harm the character and appearance of this non-designated heritage asset and the street scene, and this harm is not outweighed by the thermal and maintenance benefits offered.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS19
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 203
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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