Planning appeal decision
4 Church End, Dunmow, CM6 2AF
Planning appeal 3311824 at 4 Church End, Dunmow, CM6 2AF (Uttlesford District Council) was dismissed on 6 December 2023 by Inspector Philpott M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development and works would preserve the listed building or its setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses, and whether the character or appearance of the conservation area would be preserved or enhanced.
to change the two existing wooden windows at the front of the property and the front door for new wooden sash windows and a cottage style wooden front door
- Authority
- Uttlesford District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Philpott M
- Postcode
- CM6 2AF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development and works would preserve the listed building or its setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses, and whether the character or appearance of the conservation area would be preserved or enhanced
What decided it
The proposed replacement windows would harm the special architectural and historic interest of the listed building and the character and appearance of the conservation area, and the public benefits of improved thermal efficiency were insufficient to outweigh this harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- ENV1ENV2LSC1
- 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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