Planning appeal decision
41 Portland Street, Leamington Spa, CV32 5EY
Planning appeal 3325846 at 41 Portland Street, Leamington Spa, CV32 5EY (Warwick District Council) was dismissed on 26 January 2024 by Inspector Hanna P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building known as 39 and 41 Portland Street or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses, or preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Leamington Spa Conservation Area.
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- Authority
- Warwick District Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Hanna P
- Postcode
- CV32 5EY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building known as 39 and 41 Portland Street or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses, or preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Leamington Spa Conservation Area
What decided it
The irreplaceable loss of significant original historic fabric of fine quality and the visual harm caused by the heavier appearance of double-glazed units, which would not be outweighed by the energy efficiency benefits or alternative measures available such as secondary glazing.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- HE1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 208
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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