®Planning appeal decision
35A The High Street, Amersham, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP7 0DP
described in the application form as ‘the owners wish to replace the aluminium and plastic front windows overlooking Amersham High Street with hardwood sash framed windows complete with Heritage England approved double glazing. Details of which are indicated on the attached Drg 14. The style of the window has been drawn to be similar to those shown in pictures dated in 1905, 1910 and 1930. While consider the front window replacement they also wish to add to further side windows to the property to allow natural ventilation and illumination of daylight into the two first floor bathrooms. Indicated on Drgs 3A and 4A’
- Authority
- Buckinghamshire Council - South Bucks Area *
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Cliff D
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the works would preserve a Grade II listed building, known as 'Buckingham Gate', and any features of special architectural or historic interest it possesses
- Whether the works would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Amersham Old Town Conservation Area
What decided it
The harm to the special interest of the Grade II listed building from the insertion of two new windows in the historic side elevation outweighed the public benefits of the proposal, as alternative ventilation solutions had not been robustly explored and the building's viable use was not dependent on the works.
Framework references: 205, 206, 208
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.