Planning appeal decision
1-4 Ashbrooke Mews, Ashbrooke Terrace, Sunderland , SR2 7HG
Planning appeal 3324381 at 1-4 Ashbrooke Mews, Ashbrooke Terrace, Sunderland , SR2 7HG (Sunderland City Council) was dismissed on 25 September 2023 by Inspector Teasdale N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Ashbrooke Conservation Area.
described as, ‘the installation of 'A' rated PVCu heritage style frames and double glazing to be installed across the front elevation to match the already existing PVCu frames to the rear and gable elevation. See building survey and heritage statement
- Authority
- Sunderland City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Teasdale N
- Postcode
- SR2 7HG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Ashbrooke Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed PVCu windows would fail to preserve the character and appearance of the Conservation Area as they would not be an accurate replica of the original timber windows and would remove important historical features, and the practical benefits to occupiers do not constitute sufficient public benefits to outweigh this less than substantial harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BH1Policy BH7Policy BH8
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 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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