Planning appeal decision
126 Audlem Road, Nantwich, CW5 7EA
Planning appeal 3306257 at 126 Audlem Road, Nantwich, CW5 7EA (Cheshire East) was dismissed on 26 April 2023 by Inspector Boniface M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building, Beehive Cottages, and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.
replacement of the existing UPVC windows x 10 and 1 wooden window, 2 UPVC doors, 1 UPVC sliding Door and 1 wooden door with flush casement UPVC with Georgian bars in the glazing of the windows. Replace Wooden door at the rear with composite door
- Authority
- Cheshire East
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Boniface M
- Postcode
- CW5 7EA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building, Beehive Cottages, and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
What decided it
The proposed modern UPVC and composite windows and doors would have a distinctly modern appearance uncharacteristic of the listed building, causing less than substantial but considerable harm to its special architectural and historic interest with no public benefits to justify this harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BE.9 of the Borough of Crewe and Nantwich Replacement Local Plan (2011)Policy SE.7 of the Cheshire East Local Plan (2017)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 197
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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