Planning appeal decision
1 Rutland Place Bridge Street, Great Bardfield, Braintree, CM7 4SZ
Planning appeal 3319734 at 1 Rutland Place Bridge Street, Great Bardfield, Braintree, CM7 4SZ (Braintree District Council) was allowed on 21 June 2023 by Inspector Hartley S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Great Bardfield Conservation Area.
the replacement of 2 No. wood single-glazing sash windows to the front elevation, with like for-like uPVC double-glazing windows
- Authority
- Braintree District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Hartley S
- Postcode
- CM7 4SZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Great Bardfield Conservation Area
What decided it
The replacement windows would replicate the essential characteristics of the existing windows with narrow frames and glazing bars, and the widespread use of uPVC windows elsewhere in the terrace demonstrates that the material change would not significantly or adversely affect the external appearance of the building or the terrace within the conservation area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- SP7LPP36LPP52LP53
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 16
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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