Planning appeal decision
54 High Street, Woolton, Liverpool, L25 7TF
Planning appeal 3347158 at 54 High Street, Woolton, Liverpool, L25 7TF (Liverpool City Council) was dismissed on 29 November 2024 by Inspector Wildgoose G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the area, including whether the proposal preserves or enhances the significance of the Woolton Conservation Area.
to retain existing windows
- Authority
- Liverpool City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Wildgoose G
- Postcode
- L25 7TF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the character and appearance of the area, including whether the proposal preserves or enhances the significance of the Woolton Conservation Area
What decided it
The replacement uPVC windows with thicker frames and glazing bars create a conspicuous visual contrast with the original timber-framed windows of the terrace, causing less than substantial harm to the significance of the Conservation Area that is not outweighed by the limited public benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HD1
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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