10 Dingle Bank Close, Lymm, WA13 0QR

Planning appeal 6005067 at 10 Dingle Bank Close, Lymm, WA13 0QR (Warrington Borough Council) was dismissed on 14 September 2026 by Inspector N Unwin, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of varying the condition on the character and appearance of the Locally Listed Dingle Bank House, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Lymm Conservation Area.

Change all the windows and doors, garage doors, in the development, flats 7,9,11,15,17,19,21,23,25,27 and in the large house, flats, 10,12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22. Cosmetic changes painting the timber work, including soffits, and fascia's to match the windows.

Authority: Warrington Borough Council
Appeal type: Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Inspector: N Unwin
Postcode: WA13 0QR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of varying the condition on the character and appearance of the Locally Listed Dingle Bank House, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Lymm Conservation Area

What decided it

The harm to the significance of the conservation area caused by replacing traditional timber windows with uPVC on a locally listed building of historic character would not be outweighed by the unsubstantiated public benefits claimed by the appellant.

the less than substantial harm to the significance of the Lymm Conservation Area was not outweighed by the claimed public benefits of long-term maintenance, thermal performance, and consistent appearance, which lacked sufficient evidence

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DC2Policy DC6

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