Planning appeal decision
Trinity Parsonage, Hardwick Square, Buxton, SK17 6PT
Planning appeal 3339199 at Trinity Parsonage, Hardwick Square, Buxton, SK17 6PT (High Peak Borough Council) was dismissed on 13 November 2024 by Inspector Rafiq F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Buxton Hardwick Conservation Area.
to replace windows with sash UPVC to match existing
- Authority
- High Peak Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Rafiq F
- Postcode
- SK17 6PT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Buxton Hardwick Conservation Area
What decided it
The harmful effect of UPVC windows on the significance of the Conservation Area, combined with the absence of public benefits that would outweigh this harm, meant the proposal conflicted with the Framework's requirement to sustain and enhance heritage assets.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy S 7Policy EQ 6Policy EQ 7
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 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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