Planning appeal decision
115 Earls Road, Nuneaton, CV11 5HP
Planning appeal 3320827 at 115 Earls Road, Nuneaton, CV11 5HP (Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council) was dismissed on 7 November 2023 by Inspector Smith H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Abbey Conservation Area.
upgrade single glazed timber windows in front bay windows to uPVC double glazing
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Smith H
- Postcode
- CV11 5HP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Abbey Conservation Area
What decided it
The uPVC windows fail to replicate the proportions and detailing of the original timber frames and cause less than substantial harm to the conservation area that is not outweighed by the limited public benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BE3Policy BE4
- 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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