Planning appeal decision
2 William House Old St. Michaels Drive, Braintree, CM7 2AA
Planning appeal 3337884 at 2 William House Old St. Michaels Drive, Braintree, CM7 2AA (Braintree District Council) was dismissed on 12 July 2024 by Inspector James A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building and any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.
replacement of wooden sash windows. Appeal B: APP/Z1510/Y/23/3334823 2 William House, Old St. Michaels Drive, Braintree, Essex CM7 2AA
- Authority
- Braintree District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- James A
- Postcode
- CM7 2AA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building and any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
- Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Braintree Town Centre Conservation Area
What decided it
The harm to the special interest of the listed building and conservation area from the loss of historic fabric and introduction of modern-appearing double glazing outweighs the limited public benefits of improved thermal efficiency and energy cost savings.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- SP7LPP47LPP52LPP53LPP57
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 203Paragraph 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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