®Planning appeal decision
14 St. Marys Street & 21 Old Bridge Street, Truro, TR1 2AF
Planning appeal 3350461 at 14 St. Marys Street & 21 Old Bridge Street, Truro, TR1 2AF (Cornwall Council) was dismissed on 17 June 2025 by Inspector Jones M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, with reference to the Truro Conservation Area and the setting of the Grade I listed building Truro Cathedral.
the retention of conservation UPVC double -glazed windows and associated works
- Authority
- Cornwall Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Jones M
- Postcode
- TR1 2AF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, with reference to the Truro Conservation Area and the setting of the Grade I listed building Truro Cathedral
What decided it
The poor detailing and inappropriate material of the UPVC windows caused less than substantial harm to the conservation area and cathedral setting that could not be justified by the limited benefits offered, conflicting with the strong presumption against harm under sections 66 and 72 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 12Policy 24Policy C1 (Truro and Kenwyn Neighbourhood Plan)Policy C1 (Climate Emergency Development Plan Document)
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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