®Planning appeal decision
14 Albion Terrace, Hartlepool, TS24 0QL
Planning appeal 3357116 at 14 Albion Terrace, Hartlepool, TS24 0QL (Hartlepool Borough Council *) was dismissed on 18 December 2025 by Inspector Francis M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed rear windows would preserve the grade II listed building, or its setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses.
retrospective planning for the replacement of the front windows with timber framed, double glazed, double sliding sash units and replacement of the rear windows with white, uPVC framed, double glazed, double sliding sash windows. Additional works include th e installation of new render to the rear elevation of the property and the complete removal of the render to the front elevation with the intention to restore the original brick external finish to match the other dwellings on the terrace row
- Authority
- Hartlepool Borough Council *
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Francis M
- Postcode
- TS24 0QL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposed rear windows would preserve the grade II listed building, or its setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses
- whether the proposed rear windows would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Headland conservation area
What decided it
The uPVC rear windows fail to preserve the listed building's special architectural and historic interest and the conservation area's character, and the limited public benefits do not justify this less than substantial harm under NPPF paragraph 215.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- HE1HE3HE4HE7
- 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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