Planning appeal decision
22 Burley Road, Langham, Oakham, LE15 7HY
Planning appeal 3304770 at 22 Burley Road, Langham, Oakham, LE15 7HY (Rutland County Council) was allowed on 2 February 2023 by Inspector Fleming L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the condition requiring replacement windows to be finished in white is reasonable or necessary in the interests of preserving the character or appearance of the Langham Conservation Area.
Replacement windows, detached garage, addition of 3 no. roof windows to the rear and demolition of rear extension, paint exterior of dwelling (as existing)
- Authority
- Rutland County Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Fleming L
- Postcode
- LE15 7HY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the condition requiring replacement windows to be finished in white is reasonable or necessary in the interests of preserving the character or appearance of the Langham Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed anthracite uPVC windows would match the grey windowsills of the property and be in keeping with the character and appearance of the dwelling and conservation area, making the white colour condition unnecessary and unreasonable.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS19Policy CS22Policy SP15Policy SP20
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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