Planning appeal decision
1 Clifton Road, Buxton, SK17 6QL
Planning appeal 3342279 at 1 Clifton Road, Buxton, SK17 6QL (High Peak Borough Council) was dismissed on 4 July 2024 by Inspector Dale A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed replacement windows, in respect of their materials, on the character and appearance of the Buxton-Hardwick Conservation Area, a designated heritage asset.
described on the application form thus: “We would like to replace all current sash windows with UPVC sash windows instead. There are 2 sky lights (Velux type) that we would also replace with newer sky lights as they are damaged and leaking
- Authority
- High Peak Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Dale A
- Postcode
- SK17 6QL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed replacement windows, in respect of their materials, on the character and appearance of the Buxton-Hardwick Conservation Area, a designated heritage asset
What decided it
The proposed UPVC sash windows would fail to preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area due to their non-traditional material and modern appearance, and the private benefits to the occupiers do not outweigh the harm to the designated heritage asset.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy S7Policy EQ6Policy EQ7
- 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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