®Planning appeal decision
Flat B , 38 Earl's Avenue, Folkestone, Kent , CT20 2HE
Planning appeal 3291187 at Flat B , 38 Earl's Avenue, Folkestone, Kent , CT20 2HE (Folkestone and Hythe District Council) was allowed on 27 September 2022 by Inspector Andrews M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed window replacements on the character and appearance of the host building; the street scene of Earls Avenue, and the designated heritage asset comprising the Leas and Bayle Conservation Area.
the replacement of existing sash windows with sliding sash uPVC windows to the front and rear bays
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Andrews M
- Postcode
- CT20 2HE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed window replacements on the character and appearance of the host building; the street scene of Earls Avenue, and the designated heritage asset comprising the Leas and Bayle Conservation Area
What decided it
The fact that all other windows in the building had already been replaced with uPVC meant that the proposed replacement would unify the building's appearance while retaining the sympathetic vertical sliding sash design, resulting in no noticeable or materially detrimental effect on the conservation area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HB8Policy HE1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 16
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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