Planning appeal decision
Holgate Homes, 139 Holgate Road, York, YO24 4DF
Planning appeal 3356526 at Holgate Homes, 139 Holgate Road, York, YO24 4DF (City of York Council) was dismissed on 22 April 2025 by Inspector Martinson P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed works on heritage assets, including whether the proposed works would preserve the Grade II listed building, 139 Holgate Road, or any special architectural or historic features which it possesses.
described as: ‘Repairs to window frames and replacement of existing timber sashes with double glazed heritage timber sashes’
- Authority
- City of York Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Martinson P
- Postcode
- YO24 4DF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed works on heritage assets, including whether the proposed works would preserve the Grade II listed building, 139 Holgate Road, or any special architectural or historic features which it possesses
What decided it
The loss of original historic fabric and the failure to demonstrate clear and convincing justification for total sash replacement, combined with the harm to the listed building's significance and the conservation area's character, outweighed the marginal energy efficiency and maintenance benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 212Paragraph 213Paragraph 215
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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