Greta Lodge, Southey Hill, Keswick, CA12 5ND

Planning appeal 3351003 at Greta Lodge, Southey Hill, Keswick, CA12 5ND (Lake District) was dismissed on 28 January 2025 by Inspector Livingstone C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the proposed development on the character and appearance of Greta Lodge, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of Keswick Conservation Area and whether it would preserve the setting of the Grade I listed Greta Hall.

the replacement of existing timber sash and casement windows with uPVC windows in ‘heritage’ georgina styles reproducing the appearance of the existing windows in keeping with the setting in Keswick Conservation Area

Authority: Lake District
Appeal type: householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Householder developments
Inspector: Livingstone C
Postcode: CA12 5ND

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The impact of the proposed development on the character and appearance of Greta Lodge, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of Keswick Conservation Area and whether it would preserve the setting of the Grade I listed Greta Hall

What decided it

The proposed uPVC windows would harm the historical architectural character of Greta Lodge and fail to preserve the character and appearance of Keswick Conservation Area and the setting of the Grade I listed Greta Hall, with insufficient public benefits to outweigh this harm.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 07 of the Living Lakes Your Local Plan Lake District National Park Local Plan 2020-2035
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 215

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