Agenda item

12.1

The Director of Regeneration and Development Services submitted a report informing Members of a breach of planning control in relation to the unauthorised installation of UPVC windows in an Article 4 area at 277A Fulwood Road and making representations on any further action required.

12.2

The report stated that the windows installed at the first and second floor of the property were of very poor quality and did not respect the character and detailing of the original buildings, or the surrounding conservation area. The materials, width and detailing of the windows were considered to constitute an incremental erosion of the character of the area and as such were deemed to be visually prominent within the street. In addition their number and concentration within the terrace, and their prominent location exacerbated such concerns.

12.3

RESOLVED: That:-

(a)

the Director of Regeneration and Development Services or Head of Planning be authorised to take any appropriate action including, if necessary, enforcement action and the institution of legal proceedings to secure the removal of the UPVC windows installed on the first and second floors at 277A Fulwood Road; and

(b)

the Head of Planning, in liaison with the Chair of this Committee, be authorised to vary the action in order to achieve the objectives hereby confirmed, including taking action to resolve any associated breaches of planning control.