98 Fishergate Hill , Preston , PR1 8JD

Planning appeal 3357190 at 98 Fishergate Hill , Preston , PR1 8JD (Preston City Council) was dismissed on 14 July 2025 by Inspector Hitchcock R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Fishergate Hill Conservation Area.

Without planning permission, the unauthorised installation of 5no. UPVC windows comprising 3no. UPVC windows on the ground floor elevation of the Property fronting the Fishergate Hill highway shown marked "W1 ", "W2" and "W3" on Photograph 1 annexed to this Notice (Photograph 1) and 2no. UPVC windows on the first -floor elevation of the Property fronting the Fishergate Hill highway shown marked "W4" and "W5" on Photograph 1

Authority: Preston City Council
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Other minor developments
Inspector: Hitchcock R
Postcode: PR1 8JD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether or not the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Fishergate Hill Conservation Area

What decided it

The UPVC material and modern appearance of the replacement windows fail to preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area and conflict with development plan policies requiring appropriate design and materials for heritage assets.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 16 of the Central Lancashire Adopted Core Strategy [2012]Policy EN8 of the Preston Local Plan 2012-2026 Site Allocations and Development Management Policies [2015]Policy EN9 of the Preston Local Plan 2012-2026 Site Allocations and Development Management Policies [2015]
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 215

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