®Planning appeal decision
The Manor House, 55 Northumberland Street, Alnmouth, NE66 2RJ
Planning appeal 3291060 at The Manor House, 55 Northumberland Street, Alnmouth, NE66 2RJ (Northumberland County Council) was dismissed on 4 May 2022 by Inspector Cullen F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed works would preserve the Grade II listed building known as Seabank, 55 Northumberland Street, or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses.
described as ‘The sash windows have not been changed since at least 1999 when the property was purchased. The windows do not open and therefore cannot provide ventilation to mitigate against any dampness. The proposal is to replace the 3 existing sash windows and associated secondary glazing at the front of the property in the original style with grade 1 Redwood sashes and duplicating the original pattern. The work will include slim line double glazed units.’
- Authority
- Northumberland County Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Cullen F
- Postcode
- NE66 2RJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed works would preserve the Grade II listed building known as Seabank, 55 Northumberland Street, or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses
- Whether the proposed works would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Alnmouth Conservation Area
What decided it
The lack of detailed technical drawings and information about window condition made it impossible to confidently determine whether the proposed works would preserve the listed building's special architectural or historic interest or the conservation area's character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy QOP 1Policy ENV 7Policy ENV 9
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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