Replacement sash window at 1 High Street, Eynsham, Witney

“Application Details: Replacement of uPVC sash window with a timber framed non opening green window (amended drawings and description)”

“The application seeks planning permission for the provision of a replacement window to the ground floor front elevation at 1 High Street, Eynsham. The application site is currently a café/deli business so does not benefit from permitted development rights.”

“The site is within the Eynsham Conservation Area and is also adjacent to and opposite several Listed Buildings. In addition to this the site is also covered by the Eynsham Neighbourhood Plan, polices ENV2 and ENP2 are of particular relevance and will be addressed within the report.”

“Conservation And Design Officer No Comment Received.”

“Parish Council Objection raised due to proposed materials not in keeping with surroundings.”

“No third party representations have been received.”

“The proposal is to replace an existing ill-fitting and draughty uPVC window with one conforming to current standards. No other alterations are proposed. The building is not listed and the existing uPVC replacement window presumably replaced an earlier window without the benefit of planning permission. Pre-app advice was sought and the Conservation Officer comments were:”

“With regard to the impact on the setting of the adjacent listed buildings, the proposed replacement window is not considered to obscure the historical architecture of the existing listed buildings nearby. The proposal would see a minor alterations to the front facade of an unlisted building which is replacing an opening of the same size.”

“Within a Conservation Area, Officers are required to take into account section 72(1) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended which states that, with respect to buildings or other land in a conservation area, special attention shall be paid to the desirability of preserving or enhancing the character or appearance of that area.”

“Members debated the benefits and drawbacks of the application before them. Approval of the application was proposed by Cllr Walker and seconded by Cllr Mead. The proposal was put to the vote and agreed by the Sub-Committee. RESOLVED: That the application be approved.”

“The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.”

“All new external joinery shall painted or stained in the colour green as detailed within the submitted plans within 3 months of installation and shall be retained as such thereafter.”