Cadogan House, 32 Billing Road, Northampton, NN1 5DQ

replacement windows and doors (including 1No window changed to a door) at Cadogan House, 32-32A Billing Road

Authority: West Northamptonshire Council
Appeal type: Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: other
Postcode: NN1 5DQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Billing Road Conservation Area

What decided it

The proposal would harmfully reduce the appeal site's contribution to the character and appearance of the conservation area by replacing authentic timber windows with bulkier uPVC frames, causing less than substantial harm that is not outweighed by private benefits when great weight must be attributed to the conservation of heritage assets.

The private benefits of reduced maintenance, thermal efficiency and security were outweighed by the less than substantial harm to the conservation area's character and appearance, as great weight must be attributed to the conservation of heritage assets under paragraph 212 of the Framework

Framework references: 212, 215

Plan policies cited: Q1, ENV6, BN5, S103, Q2

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