Planning appeal decision
Flat 2-6, 5-6 Brunswick Road, Worthing, BN11 3NG
Planning appeal 3287777 at Flat 2-6, 5-6 Brunswick Road, Worthing, BN11 3NG (Worthing Borough Council) was dismissed on 20 July 2022 by Inspector Miles H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the Marine Parade and Hinterland Conservation Area.
replacement of timber windows and doors with UPVC, to ground first and second floors on front (south) elevation of 5 and 6 Brunswick Road
- Authority
- Worthing Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Miles H
- Postcode
- BN11 3NG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the Marine Parade and Hinterland Conservation Area
What decided it
The harm to the conservation area caused by replacing traditional timber windows with UPVC material, despite preservation of proportions and limited public benefits, outweighed any enhancement to the scheme.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 16 of the Core Strategy (April 2011)Policy DM24
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202
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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