Planning appeal decision
Flat 1, 28 The Tything, Worcester, WR1 1JL
Planning appeal 3310756 at Flat 1, 28 The Tything, Worcester, WR1 1JL (Worcester City Council) was dismissed on 13 October 2023 by Inspector O'Connor H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed works on the special interest of the Grade II listed building.
the replacement of timber rear windows with matching UPVC double glazed units, and replacement of timber rear door with matching composite unit
- Authority
- Worcester City Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- O'Connor H
- Postcode
- WR1 1JL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed works on the special interest of the Grade II listed building
- Whether the character or appearance of the conservation area would be preserved or enhanced
What decided it
The proposed UPVC windows and composite door would fail to preserve the special interest of the Grade II listed building and the character and appearance of the conservation area, and the modest public benefits from improved energy efficiency do not justify this less than substantial harm to designated heritage assets.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SWDP 24Policy 6Policy 21
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 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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