Planning appeal decision
Radnor Chambers, Cheriton Place, Folkestone, CT20 2BB
Planning appeal 3308163 at Radnor Chambers, Cheriton Place, Folkestone, CT20 2BB (Folkestone and Hythe District Council) was dismissed on 30 May 2023 by Inspector Wyborn D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host building and area, having particular regard to whether the scheme would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Folkestone Leas & Bayle Conservation Area.
the installation of Upvc double-glazing windows to 6 residential units
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Wyborn D
- Postcode
- CT20 2BB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host building and area, having particular regard to whether the scheme would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Folkestone Leas & Bayle Conservation Area
What decided it
The loss of distinctive timber-framed windows and their replacement with generic uPVC frames would harm the character and appearance of the host building and Conservation Area, and any private benefits to occupants would not outweigh this heritage harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- HB1HB8HE1
- 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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