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The Basement Flat 1 Kingston Road City Centre

Home Planning Applications The Basement Flat 1 Kingston Road City Centre
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Application Number
18/02423/FUL
Application Date
02/07/2018
Closing Date
02/07/2018
Address
The Basement Flat 1 Kingston Road City Centre
Status

Replacement of 8no windows with UPVC sash windows and 1no UPVC French door

Our Response

Object: The erosion of traditional timber sash windows within the conservation area and WHS site is a real issue which is resulting in cumulative harm to local character. This is an historic streetscape in a gateway location to the city and in our view UPVC fenestration is entirely unacceptable. UPVC is not sustainable in its manufacture or disposal and it produces a low quality visual aesthetic that is at odds with the traditional character of timber fenestration in the city’s historic steetscape and conservation area. We understand the desire for longevity in terms of the performance of the windows and their easy maintenance, there are other materials that could provide this performance whilst also respecting the tradition of timber windows in Bath. For example pressure treated hardwood timber windows have similar properties to uPVC but maintain a high quality appearance that is in harmony with the local context. It is now possible to buy timber-framed double glazed units even from the volume suppliers and so we do not think availability can be a reason for not using these.
The proposed windows/door would fail to preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the conservation area, and therefore the special qualities of the WHS. It would be contrary to Section 12 of the NPPF, policies B1, B4 and CP6 of the Core Strategy and policies CP6, D.1, D.2 and HE1 of the Placemaking Plan.
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