Planning appeal decision
1A and 1B Butler Road, Halstead, CO9 1LL
Planning appeal 3360099 at 1A and 1B Butler Road, Halstead, CO9 1LL (Braintree District Council) was allowed on 11 June 2025 by Inspector Walker C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Halstead Conservation Area.
replacement of timber windows
- Authority
- Braintree District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Walker C
- Postcode
- CO9 1LL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Halstead Conservation Area
- Whether the proposal would preserve the setting of the Grade II listed building known as The Locomotive Public House on Butler Road
What decided it
The high-quality design of the replacement windows, which replicate historic 19th century casement styles whilst being imperceptible as modern material to most observers, would preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area and the setting of the adjacent listed building, thereby satisfying the statutory duties under sections 66 and 72 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP7Policy LPP36Policy LPP47Policy LPP52Policy LPP53Policy LLP57
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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