Bungay man wins window war with new planning application

The occupant of a Bungay home had first applied to change the windows of the property on Scales Street in August 2022.

Those plans to change his grey timber single-glazed windows to 'Grey Anthracite PVCu sliding sashes' were refused and the homeowner appealed the decision.

But planning inspector, H Lock, dismissed the occupant's appeal in October last year stating several grounds for why replacing the windows would be "inappropriate".

Now a fresh application to East Suffolk Council, with subtle changes, has been approved.

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The applicant would now like to replace these windows and doors with "timber-framed sliding sashes" and a "new timber front door".

Nine windows and the front door on the property are set to be replaced after fresh plans were approved (Image: Submitted)

This is instead of the 'Grey Anthracite PVCu sliding sashes' that would not have been in keeping with the "vernacular" of the town conservation area.

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The timber frames however will be much like the existing windows, which have not been changed since 1986 approved by the then Waveney District Council, according to documents, and therefore are "sympathetic" to the heritage of the town and building.

In the plans the applicant recognises the "importance of retaining the property's history" and the importance of maintaining its "unique features".

However, the applicant asked planners to consider that a "fair balance" is struck between the "visual aesthetics of the property" and the "well-being and standard of living" of the occupants.

The home on Scales Street last had its windows replaced in 1986 (Image: Submitted)

In total, there will be nine new windows to the property and a new front door, even though the occupants do not use it as the main entrance, plans say.

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Bungay Town Council supported the application and recommended for approval.

The decision was made on Monday, March 4.