®Planning appeal decision
35A The High Street, Amersham, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP7 0DP
Planning appeal 3333214 at 35A The High Street, Amersham, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP7 0DP (Buckinghamshire Council - South Bucks Area *) was dismissed on 4 September 2024 by Inspector Cliff D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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.
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’
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Cliff D
- Postcode
- HP7 0DP
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.
What the Inspector cited
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 205Paragraph 206Paragraph 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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