Planning appeal decision
Carvells Of Rugby Ltd, 3-7 Bank Street, Rugby, CV21 2QB
Planning appeal 3309235 at Carvells Of Rugby Ltd, 3-7 Bank Street, Rugby, CV21 2QB (Rugby Borough Council) was dismissed on 10 May 2023 by Inspector Watson S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building, a non-designated heritage asset (NDHA), and the Rugby Town Centre Conservation Area (the RCA).
8 replacement windows to first floor with UPVC framed sliding sash windows
- Authority
- Rugby Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Watson S
- Postcode
- CV21 2QB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building, a non-designated heritage asset (NDHA), and the Rugby Town Centre Conservation Area (the RCA)
What decided it
The material harm to the character and appearance of the non-designated heritage asset and conservation area caused by the UPVC windows' design details and double glazing, which was not outweighed by the modest energy efficiency benefits claimed.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SDC1Policy SDC3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 200Paragraph 202Paragraph 203
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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