Planning appeal decision
8 Avenue Road, London, London, N6 5DW
Planning appeal 3328116 at 8 Avenue Road, London, London, N6 5DW (London Borough of Haringey) was dismissed on 22 January 2024 by Inspector Down K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed replacement windows on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the street scene of Avenue Road including whether the proposed windows would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Crouch End Conservation Area.
the replacement of any or all existing timber windows with double glazed heritage uPVC. This will not affect existing stained glass windows which would only be replaced like for like so cannot be replaced with uPVC
- Authority
- London Borough of Haringey
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Down K
- Postcode
- N6 5DW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed replacement windows on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the street scene of Avenue Road including whether the proposed windows would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Crouch End Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed uPVC windows would be detrimental to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and street scene and would fail to preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Crouch End Conservation Area, and the limited public benefits do not outweigh the great weight that must be given to conservation of this designated heritage asset.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- HC1D6DM1DM9DM12SP11SP12
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 205Paragraph 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.
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