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Notice upheld20 March 20263338677

18 Thorold Street, Boston, PE21 6PH

Planning appeal 3338677 at 18 Thorold Street, Boston, PE21 6PH (Boston Borough Council) was dismissed on 20 March 2026 by Inspector Shields T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the new windows on the character and appearance of the host building and whether they preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Boston Conservation Area.

Without planning permission the installation of new windows in the front elevation of the building

Authority
Boston Borough Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Shields T
Postcode
PE21 6PH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the new windows on the character and appearance of the host building and whether they preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Boston Conservation Area

What decided it

The overtly modern design and appearance of the installed uPVC windows harmfully detract from the traditional Edwardian character and appearance of the host dwelling and the Boston Conservation Area, with no public benefits to outweigh this harm.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 2Policy 29
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 212

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