Planning appeal decision
Flat 12, Fentons Vanbrugh Park Road, London, SE3 7NJ
Planning appeal 3297531 at Flat 12, Fentons Vanbrugh Park Road, London, SE3 7NJ (Royal Borough of Greenwich) was dismissed on 20 October 2022 by Inspector Nilsson A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Blackheath Conservation Area.
the replacement of existing Crittall windows with uPVC windows on the front and rear elevations
- Authority
- Royal Borough of Greenwich
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Nilsson A
- Postcode
- SE3 7NJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Blackheath Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed uPVC windows would not preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Blackheath Conservation Area and would cause less than substantial harm that is not outweighed by any public benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DH1Policy DH3Policy DH(h)Policy HC1Policy HC2
- 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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