Planning appeal decision
69A High Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN5 8AD
Planning appeal 3339649 at 69A High Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN5 8AD (City of Lincoln Council) was allowed on 4 July 2024 by Inspector Berry A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including the significance of Conservation Area No. 5 Gowt's Bridge and the host building as a Non-Designated Heritage Asset.
three replacement windows to the front elevation
- Authority
- City of Lincoln Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Berry A
- Postcode
- LN5 8AD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including the significance of Conservation Area No. 5 Gowt's Bridge and the host building as a Non-Designated Heritage Asset
What decided it
The proposed windows would be of higher quality with sympathetic detailing that would preserve the significance of the Conservation Area and Non-Designated Heritage Asset, in contrast to the poor quality uPVC casements in surrounding buildings.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy S53Policy S57
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 205Paragraph 209Paragraph 212
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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