Flats A & B, 71 Fore Street, Hertford, SG14 1AL

the replacement to front and rear windows at first and second floor with double glazed wood effect UPVC Sash white windows

Authority: East Hertfordshire District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Other minor developments
Inspector: Woodwards O

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether or not the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Hertford Conservation Area
The effect of the proposed development on the special architectural or historic interest of the listed building

What decided it

The unjustified loss of historic timber framed sash windows and the intrinsically unsympathetic character of uPVC replacement windows caused less than substantial but considerable harm to the listed building and conservation area, which outweighed the limited public benefits of energy efficiency improvements.

Framework references: 208, 205, 16

Plan policies cited: Policy HA1, Policy HA4, Policy HA7, Policy HOU11

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