®Planning appeal decision
98 Fishergate Hill , Preston , PR1 8JD
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
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.
Framework references: 215
Plan policies cited: 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]
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